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Dr. Matthew Van De Poll is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), The University of Queensland. He holds an MPhil (2018) and a PhD (2024) from QBI, focusing on neurophysiological mechanisms in model organisms like Drosophila and zebrafish. His research spans predictive processing during sleep, neuronal activity dynamics, and behavioral neuroscience, with a focus on linking neural correlates to cognitive functions.
- Education:
- MPhil in Neuroscience, The University of Queensland (2018)
- PhD in Neuroscience, The University of Queensland (2024)
His work employs cutting-edge techniques such as multichannel electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and machine learning to study sleep stages in flies, synaptic protein trapping, and visual preference behaviors. Recent projects include investigating predictive coding during sleep and the impact of anesthesia on neuronal machinery. Collaborations with researchers like Bruno van Swinderen have produced influential studies in Journal of Neuroscience and Science Advances.
Matthew’s research bridges basic neurobiology and computational models, aiming to understand how neural activity patterns underpin complex behaviors and consciousness. He has contributed to over 9 peer-reviewed articles and 2 theses since 2015, with ongoing projects exploring sleep’s role in predictive processing and behavioral flexibility.
