Neuron are champions of cell-cell communication. Yet, their cell biology is not well understood. Using concepts and techniques employed in cell biology and neuroscience, we tease the (sub)cellular mechanisms that power neuron-to-neuron communication in our brain. Our group aim to provide solid cellular foundations to neuronal communication mechanisms in a simple circuit made of 302 neurons and ~7000 synapses in C. elegans.
- How do ciliated sensory neurons sense, respond to, and adapt to stimuli?
- How do the biological properties of sensory cilia shape sensory responses?
- How do neurons communicate via synapses, gap junctions, and neuropeptide signaling?
- How do transcriptional changes in individual neurons or neuronal populations reshape behavior?
Our lab is part of the of the Neurophysiology Lab , the ULB Neuroscience Institute (UNI) of the University of Brussels (ULB)
