A long-time collaborator of mine, Alex Fleischmann (Brown University, USA), is visiting and giving a talk:
When: Monday 28 September, 11am
Where: Amphi 1Bis, MeLiS, 8 Avenue Rockefeller, Lyon
Title: Cortical neural circuits for olfaction.
Abstract: The sense of smell guides key behavioral decisions, and its neural circuit structure has been conserved across millions of years of evolution. Olfaction thus provides a powerful model for understanding core neural circuit functions in health and disease. We have utilized viral-genetic tracing combined with single cell and spatial omics technologies to elucidate the cellular organization of olfactory neural circuits across species. Furthermore, we have developed in vivo imaging, mouse behavior, and computational modeling approaches to reveal the functional properties of neural networks that drive olfactory learning and decision making. I will discuss recent findings from our lab that provide insight into fundamental neural circuit mechanisms controlling sensory-motor transformations in the mammalian brain.
Venez nombreux ! And don’t hesitate to ask me for more details.