Heeger, a professor in the departments of psychology and neural science, will discuss how functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can explore the relationship between brain and behavior. Heeger’s work uses fMRI to measure variations in the timing and amplitude of brain activity in order to study the neural basis of cognition and perception.
New York University Professor David Heeger will deliver “Brain Imaging: A New Window into the Human Mind,” on Mon., Nov. 20, 5 p.m. at NYU’s Jurow Lecture Hall, Silver Center (100 Washington Square East). The lecture recognizes Heeger’s selection as the winner of the 2006 Margaret and Herman Sokol Faculty Award in the Sciences. NYU ID required for entry.
Heeger, a professor in the departments of psychology and neural science, will discuss how functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can explore the relationship between brain and behavior. Heeger’s work uses fMRI to measure variations in the timing and amplitude of brain activity in order to study the neural basis of cognition and perception.
The Margaret and Herman Sokol Faculty Award in the Sciences is presented annually to a member of the faculty who has clearly demonstrated evidence of excellence and future prospects of growth in his or her work for the university as a teacher, scholar, and colleague.
- Who: David Heeger, departments of psychology and neural science, New York University
- What: Lecture-“Brain Imaging: A New Window into the Human Mind”
- When: Mon., Nov. 20, 5 p.m.
- Where: NYU’s Jurow Lecture Hall, Silver Center (100 Washington Square East) [Subway Lines: A, B, C, D, E, F, V (West 4th Street); R, W (8th Street); 6 (Astor Place)]
Reporters interested in attending the lecture must contact James Devitt, Office of Public Affairs, at 212.998.6808 or james.devitt@nyu.edu.