Parker Lab
Unraveling the neural circuits of visual perception and behavior through cutting-edge techniques.
What We Do
We aim to understand natural visual behaviors and their underlying neural circuits. We employ a variety of techniques including ethological behavioral paradigms, large-scale electrophysiology, and two-photon calcium imaging in freely moving animals.
Neural Circuits
Mapping the intricate pathways that govern visual perception.
Advanced Imaging
Using two-photon calcium imaging to observe neural activity in real-time.
Behavioral Studies
Analyzing natural behaviors in freely moving subjects to understand brain function.
Showcasing Our Experiments
Explore a selection of our key experiments, featuring GIFs of our research in action.
Distance Estimation Jumping Experiments
Video tracking of mice jumping with neural recordings.
Freely Moving Mice Behavior
Video tracking of mice navigating a complex maze, correlated with neural recordings.
Freely Moving Mice with Head-Mounted IMU
Mice POV of their environment, correlated with neural recordings, and head-mounted IMU data.
Key Publications
PRL Parker
Journal of Vision 25 (9), 1604-1604 (2025)
DM Martins, JM Manda, MJ Goard, PRL Parker
Current Biology 34 (23), R1185-R1202 (2024)
PRL Parker, DM Martins, ESP Leonard, NM Casey, SL Sharp, ETT Abe, ...
Nature Neuroscience 26 (12), 2192-2202 (2023)
PRL Parker, ETT Abe, ESP Leonard, DM Martins, CM Niell
Neuron 110 (23), 3897-3906. e5 (2022)
PRL Parker, ETT Abe, NT Beatie, ESP Leonard, DM Martins, SL Sharp, ...
eLife 11, e74708 (2022)
J Tomorsky, PRL Parker, CQ Doe, CM Niell
Neural Development 15, 1-20 (2020)
PRL Parker, MA Brown, MC Smear, CM Niell
Trends in neurosciences 43 (8), 581-595 (2020)
AM Michaiel, PRL Parker, CM Niell
Cell Reports 26 (13), 3475-3483. e4 (2019)
Meet the Researchers
Phil Parker
Principal Investigator
Mimi Phan
Co-Investigator
Kevin Joseph
Research Assistant
Amarachi Nwokonko
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jadesola H. Olusina
PhD Student
Abigail Cinque
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Project SUPER Candidate
Afia Lateef
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Project SUPER Candidate
Nicole Caruso
Lab Manager
Ashley Younan
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Melissa Glick
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Benita Kizhakkepuram
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Jack Klawitter
PhD Student, Computational Brain Lab Member
Funding & Sponsors
