Diana Sarko, PhD

Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy
Anatomy and Neurobiology

    About me

    • Office:  Life Science III 2084
      Phone:  (618) 453-1737
      E-Mail:  dsarko38@siumed.edu
    • Research Objectives
      Dr. Sarko is interested in sensory processing (somatosensory and audiovisual processing in particular). She utilizes histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, electrophysiology, and behavioral analyses in order to assess sensory specializations and deficits as well as perceptual/behavioral outcomes. Her current studies span animal model experiments as well as human psychophysical studies. Specifically, she is interested in multisensory processing in animal models with unique sensory specializations. In addition, she studies multisensory integration deficits in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

    Science News/Press Coverage:
    https://spectrumnews.org/news/robots-come-to-the-rescue-in-sensory-processing-studies/
    http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/01/070116-manatees.html
    http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/29/science/29mana.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
    Publications:
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1PCF5j5n8g6Ujz/bibliography/public/ 

    Gender

    Female

    Education & training

    Undergraduate Degree
    University of Florida

    Academic Location

    Academic Office

    1135 Lincoln Dr Carbondale, IL 62901-6503
    Mail Code: 6523

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