Kate Hong

Kate Hong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on sensory-guided behavior, systems neuroscience, and the mechanisms underlying cortical-subcortical interactions, particularly in the context of recovery after brain injury. She employs techniques such as in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and high-speed imaging to study how sensory information is processed and how it influences behavior. Her work uses the mouse whisker system as a model to investigate sensory-motor transformations and the impact of cortical injury. Hong's research aims to uncover the neural circuits that mediate sensory perception and behavioral decisions.

Y. Kate Hong is a neuroscientist at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on the molecular and circuit mechanisms underlying sensory processing and neural plasticity. Her research explores how retinal ganglion cells form and refine synaptic connections in the visual system, particularly through the role of immunoglobulin superfamily molecules like Sidekick 2. She investigates how sensory experience influences synaptic rewiring and how neural circuits support perception and learning. Her work also examines the functional roles of specific brain regions, such as the primary somatosensory cortex, in tasks like texture discrimination. Hong's studies integrate molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches to understand neural development and plasticity.