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Colloquium, "Reverse Engineering Mechanisms of Image Reconstruction in the Brain", Dr. Anthony S. Maida
Abstract
Humans with moderate stages of age-related macular degeneration can demonstrate remarkably good vision. Computer simulations based on anatomical and physiological data have shown how such image reconstruction is possible, even in the absence of top-down feedback from higher brain areas and in the absence of eye movements. In humans, the macular degeneration process advances slowly over months or years allowing the visual cortex to gradually reorganize, via plasticity mechanisms, to optimize its performance in response to loss of signal from the retina. This presentation offers an overview of this topic and possible directions for research.
DATE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009
TIME: 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 NOON
LOCATION: ACTR AUDITORIUM, ROOM 112
