Art of Circuits!

“At Q-Lab, our primary research focus is interoceptive memory, the brain’s capacity to encode, store, and retrieve internal bodily signals such as hunger, satiety, heart rate, and visceral feedback. We investigate how these internal states influence cognition, emotion, and metabolic regulation, aiming to uncover their role in both physiological and pathological processes. Building on this central focus, we explore the intricate architecture and dynamic interplay of neural circuits that define brain function and behavior. The structural and functional mapping of these circuits -particularly those involved in interoception- is at the heart of our research. By utilizing cutting-edge techniques such as optogenetics, fiber photometry, and advanced imaging, we aim to unravel the complex mechanisms of neuronal communication and connectivity that underlie interoceptive processes and their influence on behavior and metabolism.”