Dr. John Joshua Lawrence's lab focuses on understanding how oxidative stress and gene regulation affect learning and memory, particularly in the context of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. By examining the hippocampal dentate gyrus, a key brain region for these functions, the lab investigates how vitamin A supplementation and histone deacetylase inhibitors can potentially mitigate cognitive decline. Their interdisciplinary approach combines behavioral studies with advanced multi-omic analyses to identify new strategies for maintaining brain health.

Dr. Volker Neugebauer's lab focuses on understanding the complex mechanisms behind chronic pain, especially how the brain's emotional centers contribute to this condition. By studying the interplay between neurons and glial cells in the amygdala, the lab aims to identify new strategies for treating chronic pain. The research combines techniques from molecular biology to electrophysiology, providing insights into how neuroimmune interactions influence pain perception and emotional responses.