Cognition.
Computation.
Consciousness.
The mission of the Bastos Lab is to understand how neurons perform the Computations that enable Cognition and Consciousness.
What is it that we study?
How is it that we use Attention to focus on important stimuli in our environment? How do we Predict and filter out familiar and expected aspects of our environment but quickly become aware of unexpected stimuli? How do we keep information “in mind” and in Working Memory to manipulate and control our own thoughts and actions? Attention, Prediction, and Working Memory are powerful examples of cognition. The mission of the Bastos Lab is to understand their neuronal basis.
Want to join the Bastos Lab?
The Bastos Lab is actively looking for talented PhD students, postdocs, research assistants, and undergraduate students. If you are interested in contributing to our research, please contact us!