Welcome
The Neuro-Behavioral Analysis Unit (Neuro-BAU) at the Department of Fundamental Neurosciences (DNF) (Faculty of Biology and Medicine, University of Lausanne, Switzerland) is a platform dedicated to the study of behaviour and its neural correlates.
Mission
To support DNF scientists in the integration of brain and behavior data with a combination of behavioral studies, imaging approaches in freely moving rodents, expert training/supervision in experiment design, and data analysis.
Vision
Brain and behavior data seamlessly integrated to further our knowledge of brain mechanisms and brain pathologies.
Why Behavior?
The integration of behavioral studies within molecular/cellular approaches is a necessity of modern neuroscience. This combined, multi-level approach broadens the perspective on the model organisms by investigating the neural underpinnings of behavior and unraveling the evolutionary pressure that shapes brain functions. Thanks to this approach, researchers discover strong connections between animal models and symptoms of human pathologies, therefore easing the transition from basic research to translational research.
