Dr. Joaquin N Lugo's lab focuses on understanding the relationship between early-life seizures and the development of autism-like behaviors in mice. By exploring how seizures affect the brain during critical periods of development, the lab aims to identify potential therapeutic targets that could mitigate long-term behavioral issues associated with epilepsy. This research combines animal models with molecular techniques to provide insights that may lead to new treatments for children with epilepsy and related behavioral challenges.