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Academic Interests
Current:
Crossmodal Integration
Neural correlates of veridical and illusory perception
Neural mechanisms of attention
Oscillations and synchrony in neural networks
Future:
Crossmodal Plasticity
Techniques: Human intracranial recordings & functional imaging
Neurofeedback
Ph.D. candidate (Sep. 2003 - present)
Institution: University of California, San Diego
Department: Computational Neurobiology
Thesis Focus: Cortical Processes underlying Sound Induced Visual Illusions
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Steven A. Hillyard, Ph.D., Dept. of Neurosciences
Co-Advisor: Dr. Terrence J. Sejnowski, Ph.D., Computational Neurobiology Lab, Salk
Institute
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Master of Science (Aug. 2000 – Jul. 2003)
Institution: National Center for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India
Focus: Life Sciences (Computational Neuroscience)
Thesis: Spatiotemporal Modulation of Store-Released Calcium Dynamics in Neurons
Thesis Advisor: Dr. Upinder S. Bhalla, Ph.D.
Bachelor of Science (Jul. 1997 – Jul. 2000)
Institution: Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, New Delhi, India
Focus: Biochemistry (Integrated) with Honors
Publications
Bonath B, Noesselt T, Martinez A, Mishra J, Schwiecker K, Heinze H-J, Hillyard SA. Neural Basis of the Ventriloquist Illusion. Current Biology 17: 1-7. 2007. Abstract PDF
Mishra J, Martinez A, Sejnowski TJ, Hillyard SA. Early Cross-Modal Interactions in Auditory and Visual Cortex underlie a sound-induced Visual Illusion. Journal of Neuroscience 27: 4120-4131. 2007. Abstract PDF
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Mishra J, Fellous JM, and Sejnowski TJ. Selective attention through phase relationship of excitatory and inhibitory input synchrony in a model cortical neuron. Neural Networks 19: 1329-1346. 2006. Abstract PDF
Mishra J, and Bhalla US. Simulations of Inositol Phosphate Metabolism and its Interaction with InsP3 mediated Calcium Release. Biophysical Journal 83: 1298-1316. 2002. Abstract PDF
Sivakumaran S, Hariharaputran S, Mishra J, and Bhalla US. The Database of Quantitative Cellular Signaling: management and analysis of chemical kinetic models of signaling networks. Bioinformatics 19: 408-415. 2003. Abstract PDF
Kothekar V, Sahi S, Srinivasan M, Mohan A, and Mishra J. Recognition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) active site by NSAIDs: a computer modeling study. Indian J Biochem Biophys 38: 56-63. 2001. Abstract
Kothekar V, Sahi S, and Mishra J. Molecular dynamics simulation of the interaction of 5-keto substituted 7-tert-butyl-2,3-dihydro-3,3-dimethylbenzofuran derivatives with cyclooxygenase-2. Current Science 80: 764-770. 2001. PDF
Kothekar V, Sahi S, and Mishra J. Enzyme selectivity of new cyclooxygenase-2/5 lipoxygenase inhibitors using molecular modeling approach. Indian J Biochem Biophys 37: 86-96. 2000. Abstract
Awards and Grants
1. International Multisensory Research Forum, Graduate Student award 2006
2. RIKEN-Brain Research Institute, Japan. Summer Internship award 2004
3. NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) award 2003
4. TIFR Alumni Association Scholarship for Career Development, India 2003
5. NCBS-TIFR Junior Scholarship, India 2000
6. All India M.S. Biotechnology Combined Entrance 1st position 2000;
AIIMS M.S. Biotechnology Entrance 1st position 2000;
Ambedkar Center for Biomedical Research Post-Graduate Entrance 1st postion 2000
7. Delhi University, Biochemistry (Hons.) 1st position - 1998; 2nd position - 2000
8. All India Entrance Scholarship, Delhi University, India (1st prize) 1997
Presentations (as Graduate Student)
Mishra J, Martinez A, Salejarvi WT, Sejnowski TJ, Hillyard SA. Effect of attention on cortical processes underlying the sound induced extra flash illusion. Cognitive Neuroscience Society poster D57. New York 2007
Mishra J, Martinez A, Salejarvi WT, Sejnowski TJ, Hillyard SA. Cortical processes underlying the sound induced visual illusion. International Multisensory Research Forum, Graduate Student Symposium, Dublin, Ireland 2006
Mishra J, Fellous JM, and Sejnowski TJ. A Biophysical Neuronal Model exploring Attention Mechanisms in Visual Cortex. Society for Neuroscience Poster 331.14. 2004.
Internships
1. Integrative Neural Systems Laboratory, RIKEN-Brain Science Institute, Japan, 2004
Advisor: Dr. Manabu Tanifuji, Ph.D.
Co-Advisor: Dr. Valery Kalatsky, Ph.D.
Focus: Mapping Primate Visual Cortex using the Continuous Intrinsic Signal Imaging Approach
2. Biophysics Dept., All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, 1999
Advisor: Dr. V. Kothekar
Focus: Monte Carlo simulations of optimal drug docking at the Cyclooxygenase-2 enzyme active site.
Skills
1. Computational: Scripting in C; MATLAB (Mathworks Inc.); NEURON and GENESIS Simulators, LabView (National Instruments); Cortex, Presentation, ERPSS, EEGLAB, AFNI and HTML.
2. Electrophysiology: Human Event Related Potential (ERP) recordings
3. Optics: Confocal Microscopy – assembly and operation; Calcium Imaging, In Vivo Intrinsic Signal Imaging
4. Molecular and Cell Biology: Cloning and Tissue Culture Techniques
5. Teaching Assistantships:
- Spring 2006: Basic Neurology (School of Medicine, UCSD), Dr. M. Kritchevsky
- Fall 2005: Information Processing in the Human Brain (NEU273, UCSD), Dr. S. Hillyard
- Spring 2005: Undergraduate (Jr./Sr.) Mammalian Physiology (BIPN100, UCSD), Dr. K. French
- Winter 2004: Science tutor, Chula Vista High School, San Diego.
Community
1. President, UDAI 2005-06
2. Director, Local Affairs, Neural Networks Inc. 2006
3. webmaster, http://jagruthi.org.in
4. Volunteer and Member, Art of Living Organization, 2005.
5. Joint Secretary, Science Association, Sri Venkateswara College, Delhi University, India. 1998-99; Executive Member, 1999-2000.
6. Child Counseling Volunteer. Childline,
