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What We Do

FND scientists study brain functions from a neurophysiological, computational and molecular perspective.

Below is a list of some of the techniques used:

Techniques


Experimental
  • EEG recordings
  • Electrophysiology
  • Molecular biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Patch clamp recordings
  • Intracranial recordings


Animal Models

  • In vivo stroke models
  • In vivo and in vitro models of epliepsy
  • In vivo and in vitro models of diabetes


Imaging

  • Ca2+ imaging
  • Confocal imaging
  • Fluorescence imaging


Mathematical Modelling

  • Simulation
  • Analyses

Topic Areas

There are several areas of focus:
  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Dementia
  • Vertigo
  • Normal aging process
  • Fetal alcohol syndrome
  • Learning and memory
  • Brain ischemia
  • Traumatic brain injury
 

   
 
 
 
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