Visual Neuroscience Laboratory
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Description
Neural mechanisms subtending normal and pathological vision. Techniques used are: neuroanatomy, pharmacology, neurophysiology, brain and retinal imaging, optogenetics, human psychophysics and human imaging.
key-words
Cortico-thalamo-cortical loops and pulvinar in animal models (normal and pathological), role of retinal neuromodulators, endocannabinoids system, visual system, neurophysiology, optical imaging, optogenetics, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, residual vision, schizophrenia.
web site
http://www.opto.umontreal.ca/neurosciences/en
Axis and research theme
AXIS 1 – Sensory, Motor and Cognitive Functions and Activities
THEME 1 – Functional Mechanisms
Research team
Christian Casanova, Ph.D.
Contact information
Visual Neuroscience Laboratory
School of Optometry
Université de Montréal
3744, Jean-Brillant Street
Montréal QC H3T 1P1
P 514 343-6111 (2811)
