Research Statement
The cerebellum controls both motor coordination and higher cognitive function. Cerebellar dysfunction can result in various disorders, ranging from ataxia to autism. To better understand how the cerebellum regulates behavior, the local computations within the cerebellum, as well as the long-range connections to its target brain regions need to be elucidated. I use electrophysiology, genetics, viral approaches and behavioral testing to investigate the cerebellum's contribution to non-motor behaviors, including sociability, anxiety and stress.
