Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140102036]Researchers: Honorary Professor Ethan Scott (Chief Investigator) , Honorary Professor Ethan Scott (Chief Investigator) , Dr Loren Looger (Partner Investigator)
Brief description Cerebellar control of classical conditioning. This project proposes to use zebrafish, in combination with optogenetics, to identify and test patterns of neural activity that are responsible for classical conditioning. It will do this by describing the connections between the cerebellum and other brain regions, and by observing patterns of neural activity as learning takes place. Next, the project will block or recreate these patterns of activity to see whether they are necessary or sufficient for learning. The goal is to describe, in concrete terms, how patterns of neural activity in this part of the brain result in learning. In so doing, the project also aims to develop and test new technologies and approaches for studying the functioning brain.
Funding Amount $371,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140102036
- ARC : DP140102036