“How do our experiences transform into learning & memory?”
The Neuron Signaling Laboratory is a young research group in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore. Research projects in our laboratory are primarily driven by the curiosity to understand how our experiences transform into learning and memory. We are investigating molecular to systems functions of the neuronal cilium and nucleus in reward and fear learning, by applying advanced molecular, imaging and computational approaches in vivo. By illuminating the cell biology in behaving brain, we hope to gain deeper knowledge of how cognitive processes take form & seek for better ways to improve learning in normal & pathological states.
Available student projects (as of October 2024):
We are also happy to explore new project ideas depending on your interests.
Investigating how amygdala neurons re-purpose oncogenic signaling in encoding anxiety
(1-2 semesters; UROPS/FYP) (Reserved)
Investigating how neuronal cilia in striatum influence goal-directed learning processes
(1-2 semesters; UROPS/FYP)
Unraveling how primary cilia entrain circadian rhythm on anxiety
( ≥ 2 semesters; FYP/MSc/PhD) (Reserved)
Computationally decoding striatal gene and neural activity dynamics during goal-directed learning
(≥ 2 semesters; FYP/MSc/PhD; requires computational background; co-supervised with BME PI) (Reserved)