BRC
Optical Brain Dynamics Laboratory
The Inoue Lab, also known as the Optical Brain Dynamics Laboratory, integrates protein engineering and neuroscience to explore previously inaccessible questions about brain function, particularly in the area of social behavior. Our primary goal is to develop and apply new optical molecular tools to map the complexity of the neural circuits that underlie various adaptive and maladaptive social behaviors. Through this integrative approach, we aim to identify novel diagnostic markers and provide innovative treatment strategies for neurological disorders.
Our People
The lab, led by Masatoshi Inoue, PhD, features a diverse and interdisciplinary team with backgrounds in neuroscience, protein engineering and optics, dedicated to the multimodal interrogation of neural circuits regulating social behaviors.
Projects
Our research studies neural circuits mediating social interaction at multi-scales, from single cell dynamics to brain-wide communication. Our lab employs interdisciplinary approaches, including protein engineering, in vivo two-photon imaging and stimulation, genetics and behavior to deconstruct the neural mechanisms that control social behavior.
