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Denis Burdakov is a full professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology, where he leads the Neurobehavioural Dynamics Lab. He was educated at the University of Oxford, obtaining a BA in 2001 and a PhD in 2004. Prior to his appointment at ETH Zurich in 2017, Burdakov was a Senior Group Leader at the Francis Crick Institute and held professorships at King's College London and the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the algorithmic logic behind brain-body interactions, particularly how weaknesses in these interactions can lead to dysfunction. His studies integrate methods from electrophysiology, live imaging, and behavioral analysis to explore the roles of neurons in regulating vital processes such as energy balance, movement, and cognition. Burdakov has authored numerous influential publications in top journals, significantly contributing to the understanding of how brain dynamics influence behavior and physiological responses. He is also involved in training the next generation of biomedical researchers, having supervised several PhD students who have gone on to successful academic and industry careers.
ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland
Leading research in the Neurobehavioural Dynamics Lab focusing on brain-body interactions.
Francis Crick Institute • London, UK
King's College London • London, UK
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
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