World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
39
Citations
5906
World Ranking
8343
National Ranking
617

Overview

Frank Sengpiel is a researcher affiliated with Cardiff University in the United Kingdom, working primarily in the field of neuroscience. Their research spans several subfields including cognitive neuroscience, cellular and molecular neuroscience, molecular biology, neurology, and small animal studies. Through their publications, they contribute to understanding neural dynamics, brain function, and related mechanisms.

The main topics of Frank Sengpiel's research work include:

  • Neuroscience and neuropharmacology research
  • Neural dynamics and brain function
  • Memory and neural mechanisms
  • Visual perception and processing mechanisms
  • Genetic neurodegenerative diseases
  • Neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration mechanisms
  • Olfactory and sensory function studies

Their recent published papers illustrate a focus on neural encoding, cortical functions, and mitochondrial bioenergetics. Notable recent papers are:

  • Stable Encoding of Visual Cues in the Mouse Retrosplenial Cortex (2020, Cerebral Cortex)
  • The Separate and Combined Properties of the Granular (Area 29) and Dysgranular (Area 30) Retrosplenial Cortex (2021, Neurobiology of Learning and Memory)
  • Opa1 Deficiency Leads to Diminished Mitochondrial Bioenergetics With Compensatory Increased Mitochondrial Motility (2020, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science)
  • Refinements to Rodent Head Fixation and Fluid/Food Control for Neuroscience (2022, Journal of Neuroscience Methods)
  • Experience Dependent Plasticity of Higher Visual Cortical Areas in the Mouse (2023, Cerebral Cortex)

Frequent collaborators in their work include Adam Ranson, Rosie Craddock, William M. Connelly, Asta Vasalauskaite, and Vasily Vorobyov. Their research is distributed across multiple publication venues, with multiple papers appearing in:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Cerebral Cortex
  • Neurobiology of Learning and Memory
  • Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
  • Journal of Neuroscience Methods

Frank Sengpiel's portfolio reflects engagement in a broad range of neuroscience topics, particularly with attention to both molecular and systems-level mechanisms underlying sensory processing, memory, and neurodegenerative conditions.

Best Publications

  • Responses of neurons in primary and inferior temporal visual cortices to natural scenes.

    Roland Baddeley;L. F. Abbott;Michael C. A. Booth;Frank Sengpiel

  • The 'Ideal Homunculus': decoding neural population signals.

    Mike W. Oram;Peter Földiák;David I. Perrett;Frank Sengpiel

  • Influence of experience on orientation maps in cat visual cortex

    Frank Sengpiel;Petra Stawinski;Tobias Bonhoeffer

  • Characteristics of surround inhibition in cat area 17

    F. Sengpiel;Arjune Sen;C. Blakemore

  • Integrating Hebbian and homeostatic plasticity: the current state of the field and future research directions

    Tara Keck;Taro Toyoizumi;Lu Chen;Brent Doiron

  • Interocular suppression in the primary visual cortex: a possible neural basis of binocular rivalry.

    Frank Sengpiel;Colin Blakemore;Richard Harrad

  • The role of activity in development of the visual system.

    Frank Sengpiel;Peter C. Kind

  • Homeostatic plasticity mechanisms are required for juvenile, but not adult, ocular dominance plasticity.

    Adam Ranson;Claire E. Cheetham;Kevin Dyson Fox;Frank Sengpiel

  • The neural basis of suppression and amblyopia in strabismus.

    Frank Sengpiel;Colin Blakemore

  • Different mechanisms underlie three inhibitory phenomena in cat area 17.

    Frank Sengpiel;Roland J Baddeley;Tobe C.B Freeman;Richard Harrad

  • Interocular suppression in the visual cortex of strabismic cats

    Frank Sengpiel;Cohn Blakemore;Peter C. Kind;Richard Harrad

  • Optical imaging of intrinsic signals: recent developments in the methodology and its applications

    Angelica Zepeda;Clorinda Arias;Frank Sengpiel

  • Strabismic Suppression Is Mediated by Inhibitory Interactions in the Primary Visual Cortex

    Frank Sengpiel;Kay-Uwe Jirmann;Vasily Vorobyov;Ulf T. Eysel

  • Interocular control of neuronal responsiveness in cat visual cortex

    Frank Sengpiel;Colin Blakemore

  • Spatial Memory Engram in the Mouse Retrosplenial Cortex.

    Michal M. Milczarek;Seralynne D. Vann;Frank Sengpiel

  • Correlated binocular activity guides recovery from monocular deprivation

    Peter C. Kind;Donald E. Mitchell;Bashir Ahmed;Colin Blakemore

  • Intracortical origins of interocular suppression in the visual cortex.

    Frank Sengpiel;Vasily Vorobyov

  • Principal component analysis and blind separation of sources for optical imaging of intrinsic signals.

    M Stetter;I Schiessl;T Otto;F Sengpiel

  • Visual motion processing in the anterior ectosylvian sulcus of the cat

    Jack W. Scannell;Frank Sengpiel;Martin J. Tovée;Philip J. Benson

  • Physiology of suppression in strabismic amblyopia.

    R Harrad;F Sengpiel;C Blakemore

  • The critical period.

    Frank Sengpiel

  • The Role of Activity in Development of the Visual System Review

    Frank Sengpiel;Peter C. Kind

Frequent Co-Authors

Donald E. Mitchell
Donald E. Mitchell Dalhousie University
Colin Blakemore
Colin Blakemore City University of Hong Kong
Peter C. Kind
Peter C. Kind University of Edinburgh
Tobias Bonhoeffer
Tobias Bonhoeffer Max Planck Society
Seralynne Denise Vann
Seralynne Denise Vann Cardiff University
Mark Hübener
Mark Hübener Max Planck Society
Siegrid Löwel
Siegrid Löwel University of Göttingen
Kevin Fox
Kevin Fox Cardiff University
Geoffrey J. Goodhill
Geoffrey J. Goodhill Washington University in St. Louis
John Patrick Aggleton
John Patrick Aggleton Cardiff University

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Exploring Neuroscience opens doors to a wide range of online degrees and career avenues, especially in the fields of social work, psychology, and counseling. For those looking for a quick transition into impactful roles, msw accelerated programs provide an efficient route to becoming a licensed social worker, often focusing on mental health and community support systems.

If your interests overlap with human behavior and cognitive science, an online psychology degree might be the ideal blend. These flexible programs often serve as a bridge between foundational neuroscience principles and practical applications in therapy or research.

Those passionate about supporting mental well-being may also consider online mental health counseling programs. CACREP accreditation ensures the education meets established standards and can lead to direct clinical practice.

For more advanced opportunities in guidance and therapy, a masters in counseling offers specializations such as school, marriage, or rehabilitation counseling.

These pathways not only complement neuroscience but also diversify career prospects in healthcare, education, and research.

Best Scientists Citing Frank Sengpiel

Trending Scientists