Our research focuses on the mechanisms underlying the development of neuronal networks under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. In particular, we aim to elucidate how patterns of early electrical activity control local and long-range wiring in the brain in relationship with the emergence of cognitive behavior and (multi)sensory perception.
We have pioneered the functional dissection of neuronal circuits during development using in vivo electrophysiology and optogenetics. We showed that dynamic interactions between neurons early in life not only shape the adult brain function and behavior but are also of paramount importance for circuit miswiring and disabilities in mental disorders.
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