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The Institute for Mind and Biology at The University of Chicago supports scientific research answering fundamental questions about the mind and its dynamic interactions with the biological systems of the body. We study these interactions in their behavioral and social contexts to further our understanding of psychology and identify the specific cellular and genetic mechanisms that mediate the reciprocal interactions between the mind and biology.

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IMB Member, Dr. Steven K. Shevell, in the News...

The International Colour Vision Society (ICVS) is pleased to announce that the 2011 Verriest Medal will be awarded to Steven K. Shevel at the 21st Biennial ICVS Symposium to take place at Buskerud University College in Kongsberg, Norway, July 1-5, 2011  This award was established in 1991 in memory of the founding member of the Society, Dr. Guy Verriest, and honors outstanding contributions in the field of color vision.

For over 35 years, Professor Shevell has contributed to the vision and particularly the color vision community in breaking new ground in research, training new researchers and providing service to the community.  In his experimental work, he has carefully integrated theoretical and experimental approaches in studies of how early mechanisms and context influence color perception.  He has artfully exploited the technique of hue cancellation to study adaptive processes, spatio-temporal constraints, memory and binocular integration in color perception.  Professor Shevell is the Eliakim Hastings Moore Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Psychology at The University of Chicago, Professor in the Section of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Department of Surgery, and in the Committee on Computational Neuroscience, and, also, immediate-past Chair of the Integrative Neuroscience Graduate Program.   In addition, he has served, over the years, on editorial boards of leading journals, review panels of leading granting agencies and on the boards of major research societies.  He is currently a member of the Directors' Board of the ICVS.  His wise and equilibrated advice is sought after in our deliberations and personifies the voice of careful research, integrity and reason.