Boston University · BiologyDecision Dynamics Laboratory
Jennifer I Luebke · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Jennifer I. Luebke's lab at Boston University Medical Campus focuses on understanding how specific neurons in the brain's prefrontal and premotor areas contribute to decision-making processes. Using advanced techniques, the lab investigates how these neurons work together to influence our choices and actions, especially in the context of brain disorders. The insights gained from this research aim to inform future treatments for mental health conditions and recovery methods following brain injuries.
prefrontal cortexpremotor cortexdecision makingneuroscienceelectrophysiologymonkey modelsneuron morphology
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate neuronal responses across layers of the prefrontal and premotor cortices during decision-making tasks.
AIM 02Examine the causal connections between the prefrontal and premotor areas using simultaneous recordings of local field potentials.
AIM 03Characterize the morphological properties of neurons in both brain areas to understand their functional roles.
Skills the Lab Values
in vivo neurophysiologyin vitro electrophysiologyoptogeneticsanatomical tracingmultichannel recordingpatch-clamp techniquebehavioral testingdata analysisneuron morphology assessment
Output against the department
Publications110bottom 38% of dept.635th of 1,033
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Citations8.5ktop 45% of dept.468th of 1,033
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