André Ferreira Castro

Dr. André Ferreira Castro is a Researcher at the Cuntz Lab affiliated with the Technical University of Munich. His work focuses on modeling neuronal development, particularly dendritic arborization and synaptic organization, using advanced computational techniques and genetic manipulations in Drosophila melanogaster. He designs experiments to quantify structural changes in neurons during development and plasticity, aiming to mechanistically understand the brain's functional architecture.

His recent research explores themes such as

• dendritic growth models
• synaptic density conservation
• invariant network principles
• emotion regulation via AI
• developmental circuit assembly

, reflecting a blend of computational neuroscience, developmental biology, and structural modeling. The work spans from foundational studies in invertebrate models to broader implications for brain architecture across species.

He can be contacted via email at acastro@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk for collaborations or inquiries at TUM.