A neurologist and ataxia: using eye movements to learn about the cerebellum

David S Zee

doi:10.1186/s40673-018-0081-2

A neurologist and ataxia: using eye movements to learn about the cerebellum

Cerebellum Ataxias. 2018 Feb 7:5:2. doi: 10.1186/s40673-018-0081-2. eCollection 2018.

Author

David S Zee¹

Affiliation

¹ Departments of Neurology, Ophthalamology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Neuroscience, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Path 2-210, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA.

Abstract

The cerebellum, its normal functions and its diseases, and especially its relation to the control of eye movements, has been at the heart of my academic career. Here I review how this came about, with an emphasis on epiphanies, "tipping points" and the influences of mentors, colleagues and trainees. I set a path for young academicians, both clinicians and basic scientists, with some guidelines for developing a productive and rewarding career in neuroscience.

Keywords: Ataxia; Cerebellum; Eye movements.

Publication types

Review