STRUCTURE, FUNCTION & DEVELOPMENT OF THE VISUAL SYSTEM
June 18 - July 1, 1997
Invited Speakers: Past lecturers have included:
B. Chapman, D. Dacey, C. Gilbert, C. Gray, D. Hubel, L. Katz, K. Martin, J. Maunsell, T. Movshon, K. Nakayama, C. Shatz, A. Thompson, D. Van Essen, R. Wong.
Program:
This lecture/discussion course explores the functional organization and development of the visual system as revealed by the use of a variety of anatomical, physiological and behavioral methods. It is designed for graduate students and more advanced researchers who wish to gain a basic understanding of the biological basis for vision and to share in the excitement of the latest developments in this field. Topics include: phototransduction and neural processing in the retina; functional architecture of striate cortex; cellular basis of cortical receptive field properties; the anatomy, physiology and perceptual significance of parallel pathways; functional parcellation of extrastriate cortex; sensory-motor integration in the superior colliculus; role of patterned neuronal activity in the development of central visual pathways.
Registration :
Information on how to apply for CSHL courses is available at http://www.cshl.org/meetings
Deadline for Abstracts: Application Deadline: March 15, 1997
Email for Requests and Registration: meetings@cshl.org