Research
We investigate the oscillatory dynamics that support pitch perception and production, focusing on their role in sensorimotor integration and vocal learning. Our research combines electrophysiological recordings (EEG), source localization, and electromyography (EMG) to explore how brain and body synchronize at the pitch of sound during active pitch control. We are particularly interested in the cerebellum, an often-overlooked structure of paramount importance in sensorimotor learning, densely connected with the auditory system, as a key hub for temporally-precise coordination of sensory and motor signals within the pitch control network. This approach supports a broader aim: to understand how shared temporal codes enable functional communication across brain regions during skilled behaviors such as singing, playing a musical instrument or speaking.
Current projects
Involvement of the cerebellum in sound pitch perception and production
(PID2021-128624NA-I00). Our current project aims to investigate whether the cerebellum encodes sound periodicity through temporal coding to support fine-tuned pitch perception and production. We examine cerebellar oscillatory dynamics in response to periodic auditory stimuli, their role in audio-motor skill learning during controlled pitch production, and their disruption in individuals with cerebellar degeneration. Additionally, the project aims to optimize EEG methodologies for capturing and localizing cerebellar electrophysiological activity, thereby revealing its macro-dynamics at a millisecond scale.
PhD theses (defended)
Knowledge transfer and innovation
Team
Collaborators
Selected publications
A full list of publications is available in Web of Science and Google Scholar.
