As a PhD candidate at the Whitlock Group, my research is centered on understanding how cortical regions at the interface of sensory and motor signals encode for posture in freely moving rats.
My interests extend to exploring the Retrosplenial Cortex's role in spatial navigation, particularly how Egocentric Boundary Vector Cells (EBVCs) adapt during dynamic tasks like bait pursuit in open-field settings. This work involves the application of cutting-edge Neuropixels probes and advanced 3D posture tracking systems, aiming to shed light on the sophisticated neural representations of space and behavior. Additionally, my involvement in developing and testing the HERBS software suite for histological e-data registration in rodent brain spaces highlights my commitment to advancing research methodologies.
