The
major goal of our research is to study the auditory
processes involved in the coding/decoding, neural
integration and perception of communication sounds.
We use a systems level approach and multiple
techniques to investigate auditory processing within
higher levels of the CNS in auditory specialized
animals, such as bats and humans. These approaches
include single-cell electro-physiology, evoked
potentials and functional MRI as well as neuro-anatomical and behavioral techniques in bats.
We are at an early stage of conducting EEG/ERP and
functional MRI studies in humans. A quantitative
methodology incorporating advanced statistical
analyses is stressed.
