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Neurophysiology of Tactile Perception: A Tribute to Steven Hsaio
Steven Hsiao was the Scientific Director of the Johns Hopkins University Zanvyl Krieger Mind/Brain Institute until his untimely death on June 16, 2014. The focus of Steve's career was to understand the neural basis of tactile perception.
Steve was a strong supporter of
Journal of Neurophysiology, and the Journal is honoring him with a special Call for Manuscripts. This Call is for manuscripts related to somatosensory neurophysiology, including the encoding of tactile signals by sensory receptors, the processing of tactile signals by the central nervous system, and neural mechanisms for perceiving tactile signals.
Submissions for this Call are due no later than June 1, 2015.
Neuronal Diversity: Categorizing Types of Neurons
Neurons have a variety of anatomical, electrophysiological, and biochemical properties. However, stratifying these properties into neuronal classifications has been difficult, despite the fact that such classification schemes are needed for elucidation of the functions of neural circuits as well as for regenerative medicine. This call is for manuscripts that provide insights into categorizing neuronal types.
Submissions for this Call are due no later than July 1, 2015.
Control of Autonomic Function: Insights from Neurophysiological Studies in Conscious Animals (Including Humans)
Historically, most studies of neural pathways that regulate autonomic function were conducted in decerebrate or anesthetized animals, but recent neurophysiological experiments in conscious animals, including humans, have provided new and novel insights into the regulation of homeostasis. This call is to highlight findings from neurophysiological studies in conscious subjects (both humans and animals) that provide insights into autonomic function.
Submissions for this Call are due no later than July 1, 2015.
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