Patricia Sayegh, PhD
I completed my PhD with Dr. Sergio at York University studying the neurophysiology of visuo-motor transformations with a specific interest in how the brain is able to plan and execute different types of visually-guided reaches. My research investigated how the cortical activity within a network of regions within the brain is altered to allow for reaching movements that involves a decoupling between the action of the eyes and the hand.I have been trained in single cell and local field potential recordings, programming and data analyses as well as the training and health monitoring of research subjects. I am an independent, passionate, and motivated researcher with a wide skill set.
After completing my doctorate I worked as a research associate for Dr. Kari Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman's research program lies at the intersection of perception and memory formation. The goal of her work is to understand how our surroundings are experienced and how we learn from those experiences to inform ongoing perception.
I have been trained in single cell and local field potential recordings, programming and data analyses as well as the training and health monitoring of research subjects. In addition, I have also been training in financial record keeping and product ordering.
Qualification highlights:
After completing my doctorate I worked as a research associate for Dr. Kari Hoffman. Dr. Hoffman's research program lies at the intersection of perception and memory formation. The goal of her work is to understand how our surroundings are experienced and how we learn from those experiences to inform ongoing perception.
I have been trained in single cell and local field potential recordings, programming and data analyses as well as the training and health monitoring of research subjects. In addition, I have also been training in financial record keeping and product ordering.
Qualification highlights:
- Well-qualified and technically-proficient research scientist with more than ten years’ experience in scientific writing, research protocols, data management, analysis, and knowledge translation.
- Substantial experience in sophisticated research techniques and technologies.
- Organized, take-charge professional with exceptional follow through abilities and detail orientation; able to plan and oversee projects from concept to successful conclusion.
- Able to manage budgeting, purchasing and reconciliation of grants.
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently prioritize a broad range of responsibilities in order to achieve maximum level of effectiveness.
- Expertise in lab and field research, data collection/analysis and project management.
- Able to manage a team and oversea various projects and individuals to maximize efficiency and provide needed support
- Excellent writing and verbal communication skills shown in scientific publication record and knowledge translation to a diverse population at various conferences.
- Independent working well under pressure both alongside my peers and in a leadership role.
Latest Updates
2018-11: Abstract presented at SFN entitled " Hippocampal and neocortical correlates of goal-directed activity in freely-behaving macaques", Program number 360.08
2017-11: Abstract presented at SFN entitled "Comparing hippocampal oscillations in the macaque across free and constrained experimental contexts using wireless recordings", Program number 253.14.
2017-04: Manuscript entitled "The Contribution of Different Cortical Regions to the Control of Spatially Decoupled Eye–Hand Coordination" accepted in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience (view online)
2015-10-19: Back from Maternity leave to work with Kari Hoffman as a research scientist (check her out).
2015-08-15: Submitted manuscript to the Journal of Neuroscience
2014-11: Off to have my second baby boy!!!!! Will be on leave until October 2015
2014-06-01: Research associate position for Kari Hoffman (check her out)
2014-05-21: SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDED MY PHD!!
2014-05-21: Nominated for the York University Dissertation award.
2014-03-20: Cover art accepted for Journal of Neurophysiology J. Neurophysiol. (May, 2013 edition).
2014-02-22: Manuscript entitled "Decoupling the actions of the eyes from the hand alters beta and gamma synchrony within SPL" Accepted in Journal of Neurophysiology. (view online)
2014-02-12: Manuscript entitled "Decoupling the actions of the eyes from the hand alters beta and gamma synchrony within SPL" under review in Journal of Neurophysiology.
2013-04-22: Cover art accepted for the Journal of Neurophysiology. J. Neurophysiol. (May, 2013 edition).
2013-05-22: Manuscript published in the Journal of Neurophysiology entitled "Differences in spectral profiles between rostral and caudal premotor cortex when hand-eye actions are decoupled". (view online)
2013-04-25: Look for me at the Canadian Association for Neuroscience. I will be presenting my work on May 22nd (CAN link).
2013-04-21: Back from NCM, what a great meeting!
2013-04-15: Off to the Neural control of movement conference to present my current work entitled: "Differences
between the single cell activity of the rostral and caudal subregions of PMd during complex visuomotor control." (2-D-28) (view poster)