Animal Behaviour, Systems and Computational Neuroscience
Rooted in a rich history of behavioural neuroscience, the Animal Behaviour, Systems, and Computational Neuroscience team of biologically minded psychologists and neuroscientists has expanded upon foundational work in sensory ecology, animal cognition, and behavioural genetics. Our research encompasses an array of cognitive domains, including development, lateralization, spatial navigation, memory, and learning. What sets our approach apart is the integration of diverse methodologies - from ethological observations to genetics, virtual reality, electrophysiology, automated behavioural tracking, and computational modelling. This comprehensive approach allows us to gain profound insights into the intricate relationship between brain and behaviour. From sensory experience and perception to spatial navigation, tool use, addiction, and social interactions, our investigations explore how various cognitive skills and nervous system dynamics contribute to shaping our experiences, whether in a state of health or pathology. Our focus spans a range of animal species, including bees, flies, fish, dogs, primates, rodents, and birds, providing a rich comparative basis for our analyses. This integrated approach advances our understanding of the fascinating interplay between animal behaviour and the neural systems orchestrating it, paving the way for exciting discoveries in the realms of animal behaviour, systems neuroscience, and computational modelling.