Title

Developing optogenetics/electrophysiology applications for studying cognitive impairment during stress

Authors and Researchers

BrainsCAN, Western University
Wataru Inoue, Western University
Brian Allman, Western University
Julio Martinez-Trujillo, Western University

Files

Description

We will develop cutting-edge techniques to:

• precisely measure and artificially manipulate the activity of CRH neurons in the PFC, and
• measure small and local releases of CRH by these neurons.

The success of our project will open the door to understand the neural mechanisms for how stress impairs cognitive functions and how it may contribute to mental disorders.

Publication Date

2018

Publisher

BrainsCAN

City

London

Keywords

Novel neuroscience / neuroimaging techniques, Memory, Mental health

Disciplines

Neurosciences

Funding

Funding Program

BrainsCAN Accelerator Grant: Stimulus

Additional BrainsCAN Support

Rodent Cognition Core,
NHP Core

Notes

Western Faculty, Group or Institution

Robarts Research Institute, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry