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Neural Circuits of Social Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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System Neuroscience Lab <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

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DYNABrain is an ERA Chair project under Grant Agreement no.952422<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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How do social interactions shape our brain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To answer this question, our lab focuses on prosocial actions in rodents.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Meet the Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What we do<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Our lab studies how social behavior shapes the brain, focusing on cooperative interactions in rodents and identifying neural circuits involved in prosocial decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Who we are<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Our team consists of interdisciplinary researchers specializing in neuroscience, behavioral science, and neurobiology, all contributing to the broader field of social neuroscience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Publications<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Our publications explore various aspects of social behavior in rodents, including prosocial behaviors, and neural circuits involved in social interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay informed with our latest scientific breakthroughs, conference highlights, and timely updates on discoveries and advancements!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Seminars<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Our lab provides a series of seminars featuring cutting-edge research by experts in the field, fostering collaborative discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Outreach<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Our lab engages in outreach activities to promote scientific awareness, fostering community involvement through educational sessions and public events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scientific breakthroughs, conference highlights and timely updates on discoveries and advancements! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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