PIs of the Month

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Leveraging zebrafish’s unique transparent larval stage, Prof. Semmelhack utilises imaging and optogenetic techniques to understand how neuron activity reflects visual stimulus and how subsequent motor commands are issued.

The University of Hong Kong

Taking both a top-down approach with learning behavior and a bottom-up approach from neural circuits, Prof. Lai’s lab explores how information is processed, stored and used to adjust behavior. The insight into neural plasticity and emotional learning can further therapeutic interventions for various psychiatric disorders.