UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Psychology
Berridge Lab
Craig W Berridge · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Craig W. Berridge's research lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison focuses on understanding how the prefrontal cortex (PFC) impacts goal-directed behavior. The lab explores how corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) neurons in the PFC affect cognitive processes like memory and attention, particularly in relation to behavioral disorders. By studying the neural mechanisms involved, the lab aims to develop better treatments for cognitive dysfunctions linked to the PFC.
prefrontal cortexcognitioncorticotropin-releasing factormemoryattentionbehavioral disordersneuroscienceneural circuitsrat models
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the cognitive actions of CRF neurons using chemogenetic manipulations.
AIM 02Test the role of projections to the medial dorsal nucleus of the thalamus in sustained attention.
AIM 03Examine neural coding in the PFC-MDthal circuit related to cognitive functions.
Skills the Lab Values
viral vector techniqueschemogeneticsanimal behavior experimentsneuroanatomyelectrophysiologyneuropharmacologyimmunohistochemistrydata analysisbehavioral testing
Output against the department
Publications120bottom 36% of dept.187th of 296
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Citations13ktop 20% of dept.60th of 296
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