Shih-Chieh Lin


Shih-Chieh Lin (林士傑)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department of Neurobiology

Duke University Medical Center

Rm 341, Bryan Research Building 

Durham NC 27710, USA
 

Tel: (919) 668-3175    Fax: (919) 684-5435



The goal of my research is to understand how cognitive functions are mediated by interactions of cortical and subcortical circuits. The primary focus is to elucidate the roles of basal forebrain neuronal populations in top-down attention. To gain a broad perspective on this issue, I investigate how cortical activity is dynamically shaped by basal forebrain inputs, how basal forebrain neuronal activity may be controlled by cortical and other inputs, and how this interaction may serve important behavioral functions such as attention. See my research interests for details.

Postdoc positions to study Neural Circuits and Cognition at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore, Maryland. 
Recent PhDs with interests and background in attention, reward or basal forebrain circuitry are especially encouraged to apply.

Feel free to contact me if you have any question regarding these positions.