Naoshige Uchida

Naoshige Uchida is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biology at Harvard University. His research focuses on the neuronal processes that guide behavior through sensory information and memory of previous experiences. Uchida's laboratory investigates how odor information is coded and processed by neurons, the circuit dynamics underlying decision-making, and the mechanisms of learning based on rewards and punishments. His work combines behavioral paradigms, molecular and genetic tools, and multi-electrode recording techniques to explore the causal links between neuronal activity and behavior. Uchida's research has been published in prominent journals such as Neuron, Nature, and eLife.

Naoshige Uchida is a Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Harvard University, specializing in neurobiology, decision making, reinforcement learning, dopamine, and olfaction. His research explores the neural mechanisms underlying reward processing, decision-making behavior, and olfactory perception. Uchida's work investigates how dopamine signals encode reward prediction errors and how these signals influence learning and behavior. He also examines the role of dopamine in reinforcement learning and the neural circuits that mediate decision confidence. Additionally, his studies focus on the functional organization of the olfactory system, including odor coding and the role of inhalation in olfactory processing. His research integrates electrophysiology, optogenetics, and computational modeling to uncover the neural basis of behavior.