Kate Christison-Lagay

Kate Christison-Lagay is an Assistant Professor of Neurobiology in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Hampshire.12 She started this position in March 2023.1

Background and Education

Dr. Christison-Lagay holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania, which she completed in 2015.1 She also has a Bachelor's degree in Cognitive Science and Comparative Literature from the University of Virginia, where she graduated with Highest Distinction in 2008.1

Research Focus

As a neuroscientist, Dr. Christison-Lagay specializes in neurophysiology and perception.1 Her research primarily focuses on how the brain processes incoming sensory information into coherent perceptions of the world, with a particular emphasis on auditory perception.3 She uses various human recording methodologies in her work, including intracranial recordings, fMRI, EEG, pupillometry, and single-unit recordings during deep brain stimulation.1

Professional Experience

Before joining the University of New Hampshire, Dr. Christison-Lagay held postdoctoral positions at:

1. Yale University (January 2017 - December 2020)
2. University of Pennsylvania (November 2015 - January 2017)1

Teaching and Outreach

At the University of New Hampshire, she teaches courses such as Neuroscience and Behavior I, Neurobiology Laboratory I, and Neuroethology.2 Dr. Christison-Lagay is passionate about science advocacy and education, with a special interest in supporting women in STEM fields.13 She is involved in developing tools for effective scientific communication and public education.1

Additional Interests

Outside of her academic work, Dr. Christison-Lagay has interests in graphic design, digital art, and fiction writing.3 She also enjoys hiking in New England with her husband and dog.3