Ultra-high speed imaging of neuronal activity during behaviour

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Title
Ultra-high speed imaging of neuronal activity during behaviour

CoPED ID
a94a3269-1f24-40f2-99c9-003b1bc55831

Status
Active

Funder

Value
No funds listed.

Start Date
Sept. 30, 2021

End Date
Sept. 29, 2025

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Learning and memory are associated with oscillations in the activity of neural networks in the hippocampus and its associated structures. Many theories of memory propose key roles for these oscillations in memory storage and retrieval, but testing these ideas requires new approaches to determine the activity of defined neural populations during network oscillations that accompany learning and memory. To address this challenge the project will develop and apply state-of-the-art tools to enable kilohertz frame rate imaging of neural activity reported by genetically encoded voltage sensors targeted to specific neural populations. The project will provide training in the development of imaging tools and cutting edge methods for systems neuroscience. The project will be well suited to candidates aiming to apply engineering skills to neuroscience questions, or to candidates with a strong background in neuroscience who wish to contribute to development of transformative new technologies. All candidates should aim to contribute to a new understanding of brain function and provide a foundation for novel future investigations of brain disorders.

Matthew Nolan SUPER_PER
Yifang Yuan STUDENT_PER

Subjects by relevance
  1. Brain
  2. Memory (cognition)
  3. Learning
  4. Neuropsychology
  5. Neural networks (information technology)
  6. Development (active)
  7. Neurosciences
  8. Neurophysiology
  9. Population genetics

Extracted key phrases
  1. Neural activity
  2. High speed imaging
  3. Kilohertz frame rate imaging
  4. Specific neural population
  5. Neural network
  6. Network oscillation
  7. Memory storage
  8. Ultra
  9. Transformative new technology
  10. Art tool
  11. New approach
  12. Learning
  13. New understanding
  14. Behaviour
  15. System neuroscience

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