Interview with Dr. Ian Fiebelkorn
At the University of Rochester, neuroscience assistant professor Ian Fiebelkorn is making strides in understanding how the brain selects relevant information for behavior and filters out distracting information, a process known as selective attention.
Fiebelkorn's research journey began during his time at Hamilton College, where he earned his B.A. in Neuroscience, and continued at The City College of New York, where he received his Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience. The University of Rochester was his first choice due to its history in visual science, focus on attention research, and collaborative environment.
Fiebelkorn's colleagues at the University of Rochester, whom he knows from graduate school and admires, include researchers like Sabine Kastner, Ph.D., Farran Briggs, Ph.D., Jude Mitchell, Ph.D., Adam Snyder, Ph.D., John Foxe, Ph.D., and Ed Freedman, Ph.D. These scholars contribute to a vibrant community of investigators focusing on attention research.
According to Fiebelkorn, working at the boundaries and doing things that may be a little more difficult is where science is the most fun. Sabine Kastner, Ph.D. advised him to continue taking risks in his research to move neuroscience forward. This approach is crucial, as there is a balance in running a lab between not doing work that is perceived as being incremental and not making leaps that aren't well grounded in previous work.
Fiebelkorn's research focuses on neurological disorders that are characterized by a loss of cognitive flexibility. The brain's selective attention mechanisms adapt to changing environments and goals to prioritize important information. By understanding these mechanisms, Fiebelkorn hopes to shed light on the underlying causes of these disorders and develop new treatments.
Aside from his research, Fiebelkorn is excited about the opportunity for collaboration at the University of Rochester. The search results do not provide specific names of other researchers at the University of Rochester who might be of interest for collaboration, but the collaborative environment at the institution is well-known.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Fiebelkorn is now closer to his family at the University of Rochester, having grown up in Buffalo. His proximity to loved ones adds an extra dimension to his work and passion for neuroscience.
Fiebelkorn's research at the University of Rochester is not only advancing our understanding of selective attention but also paving the way for new treatments for neurological disorders. His enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of science and his commitment to collaboration make him an exciting addition to the University of Rochester's neuroscience community.
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