Gaia Tavoni, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neuroscience · WashU Medicine · Washington University in St. Louis
Quick answer: Gaia Tavoni, PhD is Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Washington University in St. Louis. Gaia Tavoni, PhD shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ If you are interested in joining the lab as a postdoc or graduate student, please email Gaia Tavoni at gaia.tavoni@wustl.edu.
Research interests
The Tavoni Laboratory investigates the fundamental principles underlying brain function, from sensing the environment to forming memories and making decisions. We study how information is represented and processed within brain networks to optimize behavior in diverse environments. Our theories provide normative predictions about the organization and function of neural circuits, and we integrate these theories with biophysically inspired models and neural data. We strive to develop unified frameworks that connect computational, algorithmic and implementational perspectives. Ultimately, uncovering the principles of neural coding is essential for understanding disruptions in brain diseases.
Selected publications (since 2023)
Tavoni G. Convergence of efficient and predictive coding in multimodal sensory processing. BioRxiv. 2025. doi: 10.1101/2025.02.24.639817.
Zhang K, Tavoni G. Maximizing memory capacity in heterogeneous networks. BioRxiv. 2024; doi: 10.1101/2024.09.25.615056.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gaia Tavoni, PhD hiring PhD students at Washington University in St. Louis?
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What does Gaia Tavoni, PhD research?
The Tavoni Laboratory investigates the fundamental principles underlying brain function, from sensing the environment to forming memories and making decisions. We study how information is represented and processed within brain networks to optimize behavior in diverse environments. Our theories provi
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