Understanding the neural basis of decision-making under uncertainty
- Research Opportunity
- Honours students, Master of Biomedical Science
- Number of Honour Places Available
- 1
- Number of Master Places Available
- 1
- Department / Centre
- Medicine and Radiology
- Location
- Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health
| Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/Prof Jess Nithianantharajah | jess.n@florey.edu.au |
| Co-supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/Prof Stefan Bode | sbode@unimelb.edu.au |
Summary The Synapse Biology & Cognition Laboratory is focused on understanding the critical role synaptic genes and proteins play in establishing and regulating the coordinated wiring and connectivity in the brain, that enables complex cognition and higher order processing in the healthy brain, and in mental disorders where these processes go awry. This project will develop novel rodent touchscreen tasks to interrogate decision-making in mice, combined with in vivo manipulations (optogenetics, photometry, calcium imaging) to elucidate underlying processes.
Project Details
The Synapse Biology & Cognition Laboratory is focused on understanding the critical role synaptic genes and proteins play in establishing and regulating the coordinated wiring and connectivity in the brain, that enables complex cognition and higher order processing in the healthy brain, and in mental disorders where these processes go awry. This project will develop novel rodent touchscreen tasks to interrogate decision-making in mice, combined with in vivo manipulations (optogenetics, photometry, calcium imaging) to elucidate underlying processes.
Faculty Research Themes
School Research Themes
Research Opportunities
Honours students, Master of Biomedical Science
Students who are interested in joining this project will need to consider their elegibility as well as other requirements before contacting the supervisor of this research
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Department / Centre
Research Node
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