University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Biomedical EngineeringStomach-Brain Interaction Lab
Zhongming Liu · Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Focus
Dr. Zhongming Liu's research lab focuses on understanding how the brain and stomach communicate with each other, especially in relation to feelings and digestion. By studying the intricate neural circuits that connect these two systems, the lab aims to map their interactions and how they affect overall health and well-being. This research could lead to better treatments for various mental and digestive disorders.
interoceptionneural circuitsstomach-brain communicationfunctional MRIgut health
Research Aims
4AIM 01Characterize the central gastric network in the rat brain.
AIM 02Map the neural circuits responsible for stomach-brain interoception.
AIM 03Assess the effects of the brain on stomach motility.
AIM 04Investigate how the stomach communicates its needs to the brain.
Skills the Lab Values
functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)electrophysiologyneuroanatomical tracingchemogeneticsvagotomyanimal models (rats)data analysiscell-type specific perturbationgastroenterology techniquesneural network mapping
Output against the department
Publications169bottom 38% of dept.368th of 595
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Citations3.8kbottom 30% of dept.419th of 595
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