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Denis Burdakov is a Full Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zürich. He completed his education at the University of Oxford, earning a Bachelor’s degree in 2001 and a PhD in 2004. Prior to joining ETH in 2017, he served as Senior Group Leader at the Francis Crick Institute and held positions as Full Professor Chair Systems Neuroscience at King's College London and Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Cambridge. His honors include prestigious awards and grants from the ERC, HFSP, MRC, and the Royal Society. Burdakov's research focuses on understanding the algorithmic logic behind brain-body functions, emphasizing the mechanisms that lead to malfunctions. He utilizes a blend of electrophysiology, live imaging, and neurogenetics to study nutrient-sensing neurons, the interplay of arousal, movement, and cognition, as well as the neural dynamics that regulate behaviors related to energy balance. His current projects aim to elucidate the principles governing brain function and the neural underpinnings of complex behaviors, including exercise and dietary influences on cognitive function. Additionally, he directs the ETH Neurobehavioural Dynamics Lab, fostering interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience and engineering.
ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland
Leads research in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology focusing on neural dynamics and brain-body interaction.
Francis Crick Institute • London, UK
Directed a research group studying systems neuroscience.
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Taught pharmacology and conducted research in neural mechanisms.
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