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Carlos Lois is a Research Professor in Biology at the California Institute of Technology. He holds an M.D. from the University of Valencia and a Ph.D. from Rockefeller University. His research focuses on the architecture, dynamics, and resilience of brain circuits, specifically investigating the mechanisms of coordinated activity among neurons to understand brain function. Lois's laboratory addresses critical questions regarding the wiring diagrams of neuronal circuits, their information flow, and the reliability of brain circuits amidst noise. He employs new genetic technologies to identify neuronal connectivity and manipulate neuronal properties to study their dynamics. His work includes the use of electrophysiology and optical imaging methods to record neuronal activity in both Drosophila and mouse models. Lois aims to shed light on how brain circuits produce behavior and adapt to perturbations, examining cellular mechanisms that allow for this resilience in neuronal activity.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Leading research on brain circuits and neuronal interactions.
California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA
Conducted research in neurological mechanisms.
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