Circuit by Circuit
Uncovering the neural architecture that makes behavior possible
To understand the brain, we begin with its circuitry. Our lab focuses on the visuo-oculomotor system—not because it is simple, but because it is precise, accessible, and deeply revealing. Each eye movement reflects a cascade of neural events, transforming sensory input into goal-directed action.
Rather than modeling behavior in abstract terms, we work to pinpoint the specific circuits—the neurons, synapses, and pathways—that enable these transformation.
We use a combination of:
• Electrophysiological recordings
• Structural mapping
• Cognitive and perceptual task design
• Multi-level experimental approaches across biological and human systems
With this level of resolution, we aim to understand how complex behaviors arise from coordinated activity across distributed networks. By identifying functional circuits one by one, we work toward a comprehensive understanding of how the brain functions as an integrated whole.
The brain is not a black box—
it’s a living map, waiting to be charted.