University of California-Los Angeles · NeuroscienceGolshani Lab
Peyman Golshani · Los Angeles, California
Research Focus
Dr. Peyman Golshani's lab at UCLA focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying social behavior and memory, especially in relation to autism and aging. The lab employs advanced imaging techniques to explore how specific brain circuits function and how they can be modified to improve social interactions and memory linking. By studying these processes in animal models, the lab aims to uncover potential therapeutic targets for social deficits in autism and cognitive decline in aging.
social behaviorautism spectrum disordermemory linkingneural circuitstwo-photon microscopy
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the role of nucleus accumbens neurons in social interactions and rewards.
AIM 02Examine age-related changes in dopamine signaling and microglial function affecting memory linking.
AIM 03Develop open-source miniaturized microscopes for neuroscience research.
Skills the Lab Values
two-photon microscopycalcium imagingoptogeneticsgenetic modelingbehavioral assays
Output against the department
Publications150top 49% of dept.328th of 671
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Citations12ktop 35% of dept.234th of 671
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