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Alexander Fleischmann is the Provost's Professor of Brain Science at Brown University's Neuroscience Department, joining in January 2018. His research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensory perception and behavior, particularly in the mouse olfactory cortex. Using molecular genetics, in vivo imaging, and computational approaches, his lab investigates odor information coding, cortical network functions, and the impact of learning on neural circuits.
Key research interests include stochastic coding in olfactory systems, epigenetic regulation of neuronal diversity, and evolutionary signatures in neural cell types. Fleischmann advocates for neuroscience data standardization through initiatives like Neurodata Without Borders. His work bridges molecular, systems, and translational neuroscience, with recent studies exploring cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for neurological conditions like Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
Publications highlight innovations in neuroimaging (e.g., GRIN lens-based microendoscopy) and groundbreaking insights into olfactory receptor choice mechanisms. His lab's interdisciplinary methods enable exploration of how cortical circuits integrate sensory, spatial, and behavioral information.
No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his work contributes to foundational neuroscience knowledge. He advises no listed students, focusing primarily on collaborative research and grant-funded projects.
Laboratory activities emphasize cutting-edge techniques such as single-cell genomics and 3D spatial transcriptomics to uncover molecular pathways in olfactory systems. His work aims to advance understanding of neural circuitry's role in health and disease, with clinical implications for neurological diagnostics and treatment.
