Research & Publications

Recent Publications

Neural Mechanisms of Magnetic Navigation in Migratory Songbirds

High Impact

Authors: Chen, S., Rodriguez, M., Park, J.

Published in: Nature Neuroscience (2024)

We demonstrate the role of specialized magnetoreceptor neurons in the avian brain that enable precise navigation during long-distance migration.

Vocal Learning Plasticity: Comparative Analysis Across Passerine Species

Medium Impact

Authors: Watson, E., Chen, S., Rodriguez, M.

Published in: Journal of Comparative Neurology (2024)

This study reveals species-specific differences in neural plasticity that correlate with vocal learning capabilities in songbirds.

Circadian Rhythms and Cognitive Performance in Urban Bird Populations

Medium Impact

Authors: Park, J., Watson, E., Chen, S.

Published in: Animal Cognition (2023)

Urban environments significantly alter circadian-regulated cognitive processes in resident bird species, with implications for adaptation.

Social Network Analysis of Flocking Behavior: A Neurobiological Perspective

High Impact

Authors: Rodriguez, M., Chen, S., Watson, E.

Published in: Proceedings of the Royal Society B (2023)

We identify key neural circuits that govern collective decision-making in flocking birds through real-time EEG monitoring.

Ongoing Research Projects

AI-Assisted Migration Pattern Prediction

Phase II - Data Collection

Using machine learning to predict migration routes based on neural activity patterns and environmental data.

Funding: NSF Grant #2024-0156

Neuroplasticity in Climate-Adapted Bird Populations

Phase I - Pilot Study

Investigating how rapid climate change affects neural development and behavior in arctic bird species.

Funding: DOE Climate Research Initiative

Comparative Genomics of Avian Intelligence

Phase III - Analysis

Large-scale genomic analysis correlating intelligence markers with neural architecture across 50 bird species.

Funding: NIH BRAIN Initiative

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