Inhibitory control of sensorimotor learning
Sergio Arroyo, Professor
UC San Francisco
Applications for Spring 2025 are closed for this project.
The goal of this project is to investigate the role of cell-type specific inhibition in learning a sensorimotor task. We use calcium imaging and electrophysiological recordings with 'optotagging' to record the activity of specific inhibitory cell tasks as mice learn a cued go task. We aim to understand how cell-type specific inhibition shapes cortical activity to support motor learning, plasticity, and recovery after injury like stroke
Role: Potential tasks may include:
- Running behavioral experiments with optical stimulation of specific cell-types
- Scoring of behavioral videos
- Analysis of behavior over the course of learning
- Histology and anatomical reconstruction of probe location
Qualifications: Background in basic programming is helpful (Python or Matlab), as well as basic biology and neuroscience.
Hours: to be negotiated
Off-Campus Research Site: 1700 Owens St San Francisco, CA 93158
Biological & Health Sciences