Flexible function of cortical circuits
Our goal is to understand the functional flexibility of cortical circuits. The physical elements of a neural circuit, cells and synapses, are largely stable over short time periods. In contrast, the functional circuit—the subset of cells that are active participants—changes on a millisecond timescale, as does the output of the circuit. Using a multilevel approach combining intra- and extracellular electrophysiology, 2-photon calcium imaging, and behavior, we hope to understand how excitatory and inhibitory neurons interact to promote flexible circuit function underlying perception and cognition.
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Congrats to Wasil Ahmed!
November 1, 2019New grant from the SMS Foundation!
September 15, 2019Congrats to undergrad Hannah Selwyn!
August 12, 2019Welcome to Hannah Batchelor!
August 12, 2019Drs. Katie Ferguson and Garrett Neske receive k99/R00 grants!
August 7, 2019Welcome to Lavonna Mark!
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