A5046706359- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Multisensory perception and integration
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Color perception and design
- Face Recognition and Perception
- Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
- Aesthetic Perception and Analysis
- Visual Attention and Saliency Detection
- Neural dynamics and brain function
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Advanced Neural Network Applications
New York University
2019-2023
Office of Chief Medical Examiner
2020
Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
2020
Indiana University School of Medicine
2020
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
2020
Hospital for Sick Children
2020
Dade County Medical Examiner Department
2020
Children's Hospital Colorado
2018
University of Colorado Denver
2018
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
2018
Childhood-onset refractory epilepsies (e.g., Dravet syndrome [DS]) contribute to developmental delays, impaired quality of life, and increased mortality. We lack safe effective antiseizure medications (ASMs) for these patients. Fenfluramine, an appetite suppressant, increases serotonin activity by releasing inhibiting the reuptake 5-HT stimulating all receptors. Combining fenfluramine with phentermine (Fen-Phen) led sustained weight loss in obese patients, but pulmonary hypertension heart...
To determine the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) rates.We queried all decedents presented for medico-legal investigation at 3 medical examiner (ME) offices across country (New York City, Maryland, San Diego County) 2009 to 2010 and 2014 2015. We identified whom epilepsy/seizure was listed as cause/contributor or comorbid condition certificate. then reviewed available reports. Decedents determined have SUDEP were included analysis. used...
<h3>Objective</h3> To determine time trends and distinguishing autopsy findings of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) the United States. <h3>Methods</h3> We identified decedents where epilepsy/seizure was listed as cause/contributor to or comorbid condition on certificate among all who underwent medico-legal investigation at 3 medical examiner (ME) offices across country: New York City (2009–2016), San Diego County (2008–2016), Maryland (2000–2016). After reviewing available...
There is an increasing interest in the systematic disagreement about profoundly ambiguous stimuli color domain. However, this research has been hobbled by fact that we could not create such at will. Here, describe a design principle allows creation of and apply to one stimulus set - “the crocs socks”. Using set, probed perception large sample observers, showing these are indeed categorically can predict percept from fabric priors resulting experience. We also relate other color-ambiguous...
It is widely believed that observers can fail to notice clearly visible unattended objects, even if they are moving. Here, we created parametric tasks test this belief and report the results of three high-powered experiments (total n = 4,493) indicating effect strongly modulated by speed object. Specifically, fast-but not slow-objects readily noticeable, whether attended or not. These suggest fast motion serves as a potent exogenous cue overrides task-focused attention, showing speeds, long...
Here, we introduce and explore Scintillating Starbursts, a stimulus type made up of concentric star polygons that induce illusory scintillating rays or beams. We test experimentally which factors, such as contrast number vertices, modulate how observers experience this class. explain the illusion arises from interplay known visual processes, specifically central versus peripheral vision, interpret phenomenology evoked by these patterns. discuss Starbursts differ similar related illusions...
There is an increasing interest in the systematic disagreement about profoundly ambiguous stimuli color domain. However, this research has been hobbled by fact that we could not create such at will. Here, describe a design principle allows creation of and apply to one stimulus set - crocs socks. Using set, probed perception large sample observers, showing these are indeed categorically can predict percept from fabric priors resulting experience. We also relate other color-ambiguous dress...
Here, we introduce a novel class of visual illusion, the “Scintillating Starburst”, which features illusory scintillating rays or beams. We show empirically what combination factors modulate how an observer experiences this kind stimulus. explain illusion arises from interplay known processes, specifically magnocellular and parvocellular dynamics relate effects these ray patterns to other illusions such as contours.
It is widely believed that the detection rates of unattended objects are low - even if they moving. Here, we report results three high-powered experiments indicating these strongly modulated by relative speed object. Specifically, fast – but not slow readily detectable, whether attended or not. These consistent with a sentinel system focuses on task at hand unless overridden strong motion signature in periphery.