Nikolas Karalis

Nikolas Karalis’team studies how the simultaneous release of neuromodulators, such as dopamine and serotonin, influences the activity of neurons and the coordination of brain regions, and how bodily signals, such as breathing, serve as fundamental elements of the oscillatory circuit architecture.

They study how these mechanisms contribute to the transformation of fleeting experiences into long-term memories.

To answer these fundamental questions about the nature and function of the brain, they combine a range of cutting-edge neurotechnologies to observe and control the activity of the brain.

Using these approaches, they aim to identify and explore the fundamental principles of neural circuit organization and apply our understanding for the improvement of the human condition.