NACS Seminar: Dr. Michael Long

Comparative neurobiology of vocal communication

Vocal communication is central to our everyday lives, facilitating social exchange. Despite significant recent discoveries, the neural mechanisms underlying coordinated vocal exchanges remain poorly understood. We examine the brain processes involved in interactive vocal behaviors, focusing on forebrain circuitry in the songbird and the rodent, and we relate these to emerging human studies that employ a range of methods to manipulate and monitor cortical areas relevant for speech.

Dr. Michael Long is the principal investigator of the Long Lab at NYU School of Medicine.

The event is free and open to the public.