Our primary focus is the basal ganglia, a set of deep brain structures whose key properties have been conserved for hundreds of millions of years.
Our primary focus is the basal ganglia, a set of deep brain structures whose key properties have been conserved for hundreds of millions of years.
Behavioral controlThe basal ganglia are central nodes for behavioral control. Among other operations, they provide critical gates that help direct information flow within the brain. These mechanisms are essential for normal movement, motivation and decision-making.
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Dysfunction of the basal ganglia can cause devastating neurological and psychiatric disorders, from Parkinson's and Huntington's Disease to addictions and depression.
Our goal is to understand how basal ganglia circuits work, how they change during learning, and how they go awry.
If you would like to help our mission, please consider joining us or making a donation.
If you would like to help our mission, please consider joining us or making a donation.
We are grateful for the support we have already received from sources including:
The White House BRAIN Initiative
NIMH, NIDA, NINDS, CHDI, DARPA
Tourette Syndrome Association
Bachmann-Strauss Foundation
Dystonia Medical Reseach Foundation
The White House BRAIN Initiative
NIMH, NIDA, NINDS, CHDI, DARPA
Tourette Syndrome Association
Bachmann-Strauss Foundation
Dystonia Medical Reseach Foundation