Dr. Jiang Wu's lab at UT Southwestern focuses on understanding how changes at the chromatin level affect neuron activity and brain function. By studying the role of a chromatin regulator called BRG1, the lab investigates how neuronal stimulation can lead to long-lasting changes in gene expression, contributing to neural plasticity and conditions like drug addiction. Students in this lab will learn about the intricate mechanisms of gene regulation and how they pertain to brain health and diseases.