The overall purpose of our research is to achieve insight into molecular, cellular and genetic processes responsible for synaptic signal transmission and how these processes can be modulated by drugs.
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Our lab addresses the organization of the neuronal networks that are linked to the ability to produce movements, the origin of most behaviors.
We explore axon degeneration, regeneration, and ion-channel properties in humans and experimental animal models with hereditary peripheral neuropathy.Martin Lauritzen lab
Our research concentrates on the neural and astrocytic mechanisms of local vascular regulation. We investigate cerebral blood flow control and blood-brain barrier properties under normal physiological conditions. We also study aging, stroke, and fast calcium waves.
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Claus Løland lab
Our research focuses on the structure-function relationship in neurotransmitter transporters. Specifically, how binding of ions and substrate couple to allosteric interactions network within the transporters, leading to the translocation of the ligand into the cell.
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Our focus is to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying water and ion homeostasis in the mammalian brain under both physiological and pathophysiological conditions.
The overall research interest of our group is to understand how the human brain and spinal cord initiate, plan, execute and optimize movements.Per Roland lab
We aim to understand how the dynamics of the communica-tions by spiking and resulting membrane conductances drives the populations of neurons in the visual areas to reconstruct the visual scene or interpret sounds and sound sequences.
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The focus of our interest is the molecular mechanism of neurotransmitter release in central neurons and in neurosecretory cells.Associate Professors
Our research takes a system-approach to understanding the central nervous system, with particular emphasis on motor control and the generation of movements.
The overall purpose of the lab is to understand sensorimotor interactions in the central nervous system of humans, and how sensorimotor interactions serves as the foundations for cognitive functions.Agnete Kirkeby Lab
The Kirkeby group studies the factors involved in human neural subtype specification in order to enable production of specific neurons for understanding and treating neurological diseases.
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We study the molecular mechanisms of cellular communication in the nervous system, using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as our primary experimental system.
Our lab explores sleep biology in health and disease. Our focus is to understand sleep-wake neurophysiology and how the immune system affects the sleep regulating networks of the brain.
The overall aims of our research is to transfer knowledge from basic neuro science into clinical neurorehabilitation practice with special attention to spastic movement disorder and Cerebral Palsy.
Our research addresses fundamental aspects of basic pharmacology, molecular pharmacology, and neuropharmacology.
We use normal and transgenic animal models to understand both normal motor function and dysfunction following injury or disease. 
We are studying how the physiology of neurons and astrocytes contribute to brain functions.
We investigate cellular localization, development, regulation, and function of circadian rhythm generating centers in the brain.
Our research focuses on understanding the structural basis for the functional properties of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) and neurotransmitter transporters.
Our research is directed towards understanding how neurons in small assemblies interact to produce sensory and motor functions in the brain.
Our research focuses on human gait by use of biomechanical movement analysis combined with neurophysiological methods like the Hoffmann reflex.
We aim to develop viral vector-mediated gene therapeutic techniques as novel treatments for CNS disorders.
We explore the rise and fall of human consciousness as functions of brain energy metabolism and neuro-transmission during development, aging, and neurodegeneration.
We use patch clamp recordings and 2 photon calcium imaging to investigate signaling in dendrites during functional network activity.