Research

Research

The Miller Lab investigates the neural foundations of cognition. Our research has led to significant discoveries in areas such as working memory, attention, categorization, and top-down ‘executive’ control. We have provided new insights into how neural dynamics influence perception, thought, and action, and have pioneered the study of multifunctional ‘mixed selectivity’ neurons and their role in neural computation. The knowledge derived from our work is crucial for understanding cognitive functions and their disruptions in conditions like autism, schizophrenia, and attention deficit disorder.

The painting represents patterns of oscillatory synchrony in the cortex. It was inspired by Buschman et al 2012 Neuron. dx.doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.neuron.2012.09.029
Painting by Eric Denovellis, Stefan Berteau, Jessie Gilbert, and Kayle Sawyer.