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The Visuomotor Neuroscience Lab, York University, TorontoAffiliated with:
- Connected Minds
- Vision: Science to Applications (VISTA)
- Centre for Vision Research
- Canadian Action and Perception Network,
- York Neuroscience Graduate Diploma Program,
- Brain in Action International Research Training Group,
- Departments of Psychology,
Biology, and Kinesiology & Health Sciences.
It is sometimes said that the biological purpose of the brain is to generate behaviour. On the other hand, about half of the cerebral cortex is devoted to vision-related functions. It follows that the neural mechanisms that transform vision into commands for behaviour are central to brain function. The corollary of this is that visual-motor functions are central to most daily activities, and are frequently compromised by neurological disorders and injuries. We are particularly interested in the spatial aspects of these processes: how the brain represents and updates objects in short-term spatial memory and then transforms this information into plans for action in three-dimensional space. To study this, we employ modeling, psychophysics, neurophysiology, fMRI, TMS, MEG and experiments with patients. For more information on the philosophy behind our research and training, see this interview
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- York's world-leading vision research program looks towards the future
- Doug's Interview on Connected Minds Program
- York University leads groundbreaking research to ensure technology revolution leaves no one behind
- York University leads $318.4M first-of-kind inclusive next-gen technology research initiative
- Neural control of three-dimensional gaze shifts
- Doug discusses research that shows how different parts of the brain work together in eye-hand coordination
- Highly applicable research could help brain surgeons target disease
- Research2Reality: An interview by Dr. Crawford "What you see isn't always what you get"
- Professor Doug Crawford honoured with President's Research Award
- Scientific Director of VISTA Doug Crawford explains discovery that may help patients with brain damage
- World leading vision research program receives Canda's premiere grant
- Researchers in Visuomotor Neuroscience lab finds new brain mechanism for perception during eye movements
- Doug's interview with Radio Canada International: Memory and motion, why we sometimes knock over the glass
- Open your mind: Q & A with neuroscientist Doug Crawford
- Doug Awarded 2016 Sarrazin Lectureship
- Doug's lab featured in York's Discovery and Innovation Advertisment
- Second annual retreat for 'Brain in Action' CREATE-IRTG program funded by NSERC and DFG
- Doug's interview with Radio Canada International: "How mid-brain maps continually updates visual memory of surroundings".
- Doug's interview with Fairchild TV: "Brain maps decode how we aim at objects" (There are 4 sections)
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