心理学系学术报告

Title: Olfaction: Beyond a Sensory System

Speaker: Qing X Yang, PHD

Professor (Tenured) of Radiology, Neurosurgery, Bioengineering and Engineering Sciences and Mechanics,

Department of Radiology,

MC H066,Center for NMR Research, MRI Bldg.  Penn State College of Medicine,  The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Time：May 20, 12:30 - 14:00

Venue:  Room 1113, Wang Kezhen Building

Host：Dr. Lihan Chen

Abstract: The human olfactory system is more than a sensory system because olfaction plays an important role in homeostatic regulation and emotions. It is an integrated part of limbic system.  It is the only sensory system that does not pass through the thalamus. Clinically, the human olfactory system is known to be vulnerable to attacks of many prevalent neurological diseases and psychiatric disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, and depression. In my talk, I will focus on the interaction and integration between olfactory and visual systems in perception.

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