Department of Psychology Neuroscience Seminar (Brown Bag)
12/3/2009
12:10 pm
- 1:10 pm
Contact:
Location:
Wilson Hall
Room:
316
Location:
Wilson Hall 316
“Parietal-frontal networks in the primate brain that support actions”
Omar Gharbawie, Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University
Department of Psychology/Kaas Lab
Abstract:
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Omar Gharbawie, Ph.D.
Vanderbilt University
Department of Psychology/Kaas Lab
Abstract:
The extension of the ‘dorsal stream’ linking posterior parietal cortex and motor/premotor cortex is involved in visuomotor transformations for reaching and grasping. Specific functions of the putative anatomical connections remain poorly understood, however. This report is part of a series focused on relating parietal-frontal connections to neurophysiological functions in
316 Wilson Hall
Abstract
Department of Psychology NEUROSCIENCE SEMINAR SERIES
For additional information, contact Carol Wiley@carol.wiley@vanderbilt.edu