University of Southern California · PhysiologyTao Neuroscience Lab
Huizhong Whit Tao · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Huizhong Whit Tao's lab at the University of Southern California focuses on understanding the brain mechanisms underlying behavior in neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research aims to uncover how alterations in brain signaling can lead to symptoms like apathy and aggression in mice, modeling aspects of AD. Additionally, the lab investigates the processing of visual information in the brain, particularly how different neural pathways contribute to visually guided behaviors, providing insights into both normal brain function and potential disruptions in disease states.
Alzheimer's DiseaseNeuropsychiatric SymptomsVisual ProcessingSuperior ColliculusBehavioral NeuroscienceNeural MechanismsMouse ModelsElectrophysiologyCognitive Impairment
Research Aims
5AIM 01Understand the neural basis of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease models.
AIM 02Examine the relationship between excitation/inhibition balance and behavioral impairments in AD.
AIM 03Investigate how visual information is transformed in the superior colliculus.
AIM 04Explore the role of V1 and vLGN inputs in shaping visual behaviors.
AIM 05Characterize the context-dependent modulation of visually guided responses.
Skills the Lab Values
Mouse ModelsBehavioral AssessmentsElectrophysiologySpatial TranscriptomicsData IntegrationCell CultureNeural Circuit AnalysisImmunohistochemistryStatistical Analysis
Output against the department
Publications104bottom 30% of dept.198th of 286
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Citations9.6ktop 34% of dept.98th of 286
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