WMCWeill Medical College of Cornell University · Physiology
Neural Circuits and Memory Lab
Emre R Aksay · New York, New York
Research Focus
Dr. Emre Aksay's lab focuses on the neural circuits that support short-term memory, using the larval zebrafish's eye movement system as a model. The research investigates how various types of neurons interact to maintain persistent activity, which is crucial for memory and decision-making. By employing advanced imaging techniques and theoretical modeling, the lab aims to reveal the complexity and importance of neuronal diversity in cognitive functions.
short-term memoryneural circuitszebrafisheye movementsneuronal diversityoptogeneticstheoretical modeling3D imagingpersistent activitymotor control
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the interactions among diverse neuron types in the short-term memory circuit.
AIM 02Develop a model to predict how these interactions support persistent neural activity.
AIM 03Refine our understanding of cell-class diversity in memory processing through advanced imaging techniques.
Skills the Lab Values
3D cellular resolution imagingoptogeneticswhole-circuit recordingsneural activity perturbationsmodeling neuronal interactionsanatomical mappingdata analysisbehavioral assaysexperimental designcellular physiology
Output against the department
Publications43bottom 5% of dept.272nd of 286
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Citations1.9kbottom 12% of dept.253rd of 286
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