University of Florida · NeurosciencePadilla Behavior Lab
Nancy Padilla Coreano · Gainesville, Florida
Research Focus
Dr. Nancy Padilla Coreano's lab at the University of Florida focuses on understanding how the brain determines when we compete or cooperate in social situations. By studying neural mechanisms in mice, the lab aims to uncover how specific brain regions influence these behaviors, which can shed light on social difficulties seen in disorders like autism and schizophrenia. The research integrates advanced technologies to explore the connections between brain activity and social behaviors, aiming to enhance treatment strategies.
social behaviorneural mechanismscompetitioncooperationprefrontal cortexautismschizophreniabehavioral shiftselectrophysiology
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how the prelimbic cortex modulates competitive and cooperative behaviors.
AIM 02Record neuronal activity during social behavior tasks to decode behavioral shifts.
AIM 03Explore the causal roles of different neuron types in regulating social behaviors.
Skills the Lab Values
behavioral assaysoptogeneticselectrophysiologymouse modelsmachine learningdata analysisin vivo imagingneural circuit mappingchemogenetics
Output against the department
Publications41bottom 7% of dept.621st of 671
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Citations3.3kbottom 24% of dept.507th of 671
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