Dr. Doug Altshuler

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Professor

Department of Zoology

Dr. Altshuler completed a Masters of Science in biological sciences at Purdue University and a PhD in zoology at the University of Texas at Austin. His areas of expertise are in visual guidance and visual neuroscience of complex locomotion. Recently, Dr. Altshuler is investigating the neurophysiology and neuroanatomy of midbrain-cerebellar optic flow pathways in birds, as well as the visual guidance of hovering and forward flight.

 

Website

  • 2026 International Congress for Neuroethology (ICN 2026)

    July 26-31, 2026

  • The ICN 2026 local organizing committee, chaired by Doug Altshuler, has thoughtfully booked meeting rooms best suited for the ICN, coordinated satellite symposium scheduling, and also planned a scenic dinner boat cruise and a final banquet at the Museum of Anthropology, all designed to combine science and fun.

    Join us at ICN 2026—where science, creativity, and community come together. We look forward to welcoming you!

Publications

  • Gutiérrez-Ibáñez, C., Wylie, D.R. & Altshuler, D.L. From the eye to the wing: neural circuits for transforming optic flow into motor output in avian flight. J Comp Physiol A 209, 839–854 (2023).
    2023
  • Harvey, C., Baliga, V.B., Wong, J.C.M. et al. Birds can transition between stable and unstable states via wing morphing. Nature 603, 648–653 (2022).
    2022
  • V. B. Baliga et al., Range of motion in the avian wing is strongly associated with flight behavior and body mass. Sci. Adv.5 (2019).
    2019
  • . Harvey, V. B. Baliga, P. Lavoie, D. L. Altshuler; Wing morphing allows gulls to modulate static pitch stability during gliding. J R Soc Interface 1 January 2019; 16 (150).
    2019