We are interested in the activity-dependent development and reorganization
of neuronal circuits in the central nervous system. A lot of neuronal networks
are reshaped by experiences during early postnatal life. The similar neuronal
reorganization can be seen after nerve injury. What happens at the level
of neural networks including synaptic formation and function during postnatal
development and recovery period from nerve injury? To address these questions,
we study the central nervous system in rodents. Techniques applied in our
laboratory include in vivo two-photon microscopy, immunohistochemistry,
electrophysiological and molecular biological techniques.
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Division of Homeostatic Development
National Institute for Physiological Sciences
