Shanidze Lab
Natela Shanidze
Associate Scientist
Degrees: Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Michigan
M.S. in Neuroscience, University of Michigan
A.B. in Physics, University of Chicago
A.B. in Psychology, University of Chicago
M.S. in Neuroscience, University of Michigan
A.B. in Physics, University of Chicago
A.B. in Psychology, University of Chicago
My research interests are placed at a number of intersections, such as senses, modalities and effectors. Currently, we are investigating the effects of central vision loss on visual/vestibular interactions. Specifically, we are interested in how changes in the visual and vestibular senses are reflected in eye-head coordination and how these changes, in turn, affect tasks of daily living. To study these questions, my lab uses a mixture of vestibular and visual stimulation, eye and head movements, psychophysics and other behavioral measures.
Tabs
Journal Articles
. (2017). Monocular and Binocular Smooth Pursuit in Central Field Loss. Vision Research.
. (2016). Smooth pursuit eye movements in patients with macular degeneration. Journal Of Vision, 16, 1.
. (2016). Accuracy of Eye Position for Saccades and Smooth Pursuit. Journal Of Vision, 16(23). http://doi.org/10.1167/16.15.23
. (2012). Galvanic stimulation of the vestibular periphery in guinea pigs during passive whole body rotation and self-generated head movement. Journal Of Neurophysiology, 107, 2260–2270.
. (2011). Anticipatory eye movements stabilize gaze during self-generated head movements. Annals Of The New York Academy Of Sciences, 1233, 219–225.
. (2010). Eye–head coordination in the guinea pig I. Responses to passive whole-body rotations. Experimental Brain Research, 205, 395–404.
. (2010). Eye-head coordination in the guinea pig II. Responses to self-generated (voluntary) head movements. Experimental Brain Research, 205, 445–454.
Presentations/Posters
. (2016). Gaze Changes from Binocular to Monocular Viewing during Smooth Pursuit in Macular Degeneration. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.
. (2016). Do we foveate targets during smooth pursuit?.
Theses
. (June 2011). Coordination of Eye and Head Movements in Cavia Porcellus. Neuroscience Program. University of Michigan. (Original work published 2011)
Shanidze Lab
The laboratory is interested in the mechanisms of eye and head coordination and how those mechanisms are altered when vision is compromised.
Verghese Lab
Our laboratory studies the mechanisms of healthy vision and action, as well as the basis of attention and visual adaptation in clinical populations.
Coordination of Eye and Head Movements in Central Field Loss
This project investigates the interaction between central field loss (CFL) and vestibular function. Two-thirds of patients with CFL complain of vestibular problems, such as dizziness and instability, leading to a high incidence of potentially fatal accidents and...
Characteristics of Smooth Pursuit in Individuals with Central Field Loss
This project investigates the properties of smooth pursuit eye movements in individuals with macular degeneration. Commonly believed to be a fovea-linked eye movement, smooth pursuit has not been previously investigated in individuals with central field loss, despite its importance for tracking...
Motion Perception in Central Field Loss
The project investigates motion perception in individuals with vision loss due to central retinal lesion, but who retain healthy peripheral retina. Healthy peripheral retina is exquisitely sensitive to fast speeds, however, there is limited and conflicting information about motion processing in...
Fovea Use During Smooth Pursuit
There is continuing debate as to whether smooth pursuit relies on the foveation of a moving target, especially when the target is compact. Previous studies have shown that gaze is placed on the center-of-mass of a target during saccadic eye movements. This research aims to understand whether eye...
Adaptive Visual Strategies for Information Maximization in Individuals with Macular Degeneration
In this project we try to gain a better understanding of what visual strategies people use to gather information in the world.
Contact Information
2318 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, California 94115
Email:
natela@ski.org
Office Phone:
(415) 345-2144
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