Unraveling the effect of the locus coeruleus on brain states and dynamics with preclinical fMRI

titleUnraveling the effect of the locus coeruleus on brain states and dynamics with preclinical fMRI
start_date2023/01/09
schedule11h
onlineyes
visiohttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83888993899?pwd=ZFZ0STdQVmhESkI2bnVabWRWV0RpQT09
location_infoamphithéâtre & zoom
detailsinvité par Davide Boido
summaryThe recent advancement of MRI-based tools for mapping brain function in rodents provides a great platform for discovering the determinants of functional (dys)connectivity, whether genetic mutations, environmental risk factors, or specific cellular and circuit dysfunctions. In my talk, I will describe our most recent contributions to the field, underlining the drawbacks of utilizing such a technique while also emphasizing the novel opportunities that this technology can provide. I will also discuss how perturbational techniques can be used to dissect the fundamental aspects of fMRI coupling and reveal the causal contribution of neuromodulatory systems to brain network activity, with a particular emphasis on the locus coeruleus / noradrenergic system. These examples highlight how rodent functional imaging has the potential to increase our understanding of the origins and drivers of human functional connectivity.
responsiblesBlancho