Developmental Biology

Research Theme

Our neural circuitry forms the basis of all of our actions, for example, walking, speaking, thinking etc. We are doing research on how this neural circuitry is constructed and how it performs different functions. Our intention is to bring to light the mechanism involved in how the brain and spinal cord interact with our bodily tissue and organs to become integrated into one living organism. Also, we are attempting to develop a method for repairing functions that get damaged due to broken neural circuitry that occurs during injuries and diseases.

Details

We have three major challenges to be tackled: 

(1)How is our neural circuitry constructed and developed?
(2)How does the mechanism for damage and repair of our neural circuitry work?
(3)How can we cure functional disorders?How can we develop a method that aids the recovery of neural circuitry malfunction?