OUR RESEARCH
OUR GOALS
Immediate goals: To understand the gut-brain mechanisms controlling brain function and behaviour, especially mental and cognitive health
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Ultimate goals: To leverage our understanding of brain-body crosstalk towards human health and well-being
KEY RESEARCH AREAS
Gut-Brain Axis
Nutrient-Microbiome Interactions
Neuro-Immune Interactions
Metabolic and Brain Health
WHY ZEBRAFISH?
The zebrafish is a vertebrate that shares genes, physiology, gut-brain anatomy and behaviours with mammals, while at the same time being small and tractable enough to gain a holistic perspective of organ and brain function.
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It is also cost-effective and amenable to high-throughput genetic and pharmacological screening studies, particularly at the larval stages.
OUR TECHNIQUES
Functional Imaging
Multi-omics Approaches
Microbiome Analysis
Electrophysiology
Quantitative Behavioural Analysis
Circuit Manipulation
Genetic Modelling
Pharmacological Screening
Machine Learning
Whatever you can bring!
TRANSLATION AND APPLICATION
Although we are a basic research lab, we also run translational projects in the domains of nutrition, human health and ageing (e.g. microbiome and multi-omics studies, clinical neuroimaging), as well as aquaculture.
We use the zebrafish as a platform for target prioritisation and mechanistic validation.
We continue to be interested in forming impactful collaborations with industry and clinical partners.