معرفی
Germán Sumbre is a Research Professor at the Department of Biology, École Normale Supérieure (ENS), leading the Neural Circuit Dynamics & Behavior team within the Institut de Biologie de l’École Normale Supérieure (IBENS). His research focuses on neuroethology, studying how neural circuits underpin cognitive functions and animal behavior, primarily using the zebrafish as a model organism. His work integrates advanced techniques such as two-photon calcium imaging, genetic engineering, and computational methods to analyze neuronal activity and behavior.
Key research areas include the neural basis of perception, decision-making, and learning in zebrafish larvae. His team investigates how sensory inputs (e.g., visual, chemical) are processed into behavioral outputs, leveraging transparent larvae and non-invasive imaging to study entire nervous systems in intact, active animals. Techniques developed by his group include virtual reality systems for behavior analysis and microfluidic devices for chemical stimulus studies.
Publications highlight contributions to understanding spontaneous neural activity, neuronal integration into circuits, and rhythmic brain activity underlying sensory perception. His work bridges neurobiology, ethology, and computational analysis, advancing insights into vertebrate behavior and neural circuit function.
