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Justus Verhagen is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in neuroscience. His research focuses on developing advanced methods of optogenetic imaging and behavioral studies in freely moving mice, addressing the neuro-behavioral basis of food perception. He employs sophisticated techniques, such as optically imaging the olfactory bulb and analyzing neural responses during various behavioral tasks. Verhagen's innovative work has been funded by the NIH and is part of interdisciplinary efforts, including the BRAIN Initiative, aimed at understanding odor navigation and coding. Collaborations with physicists, neurophysiologists, and engineers contribute to his research, which aims to translate rodent studies into human applications. His work has received significant media attention, highlighting its impact on the field of neurobiology.
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