The synaptic basis for sexual dimorphism in the nervous system

We are interested in deciphering questions spanning from molecular to behavioral levels

Developing new tools for human MRI, especially at ultra-high field 7T MRI scanner, aiming to better understand the human brain function

Studying cellular correlates of tactile perception of rodents

Proprioception and the the musculoskeletal system in development and disease

We study morphogenesis, cell biology and function of hypothalamic neurons, which regulate appetite, stress and social behavior

Genetically engineered reporters for MRI

Prefrontal cortical circuits, social behavior, learning, decision making, optogenetic tool development

Serotonergic control of learning, Development of learning abilities

Neurobiology of sexual dimorphism in social and reproductive behavior

Combine molecular biology, biochemical and advanced microscopy techniques to study myelinating glial cells

Mechanisms of axon growth, destruction and refinement during developmental neuronal remodeling