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Prof. Sami El-Boustani is a Group Leader at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, where he leads a research laboratory focused on the neural mechanisms of perception, learning, and decision-making. His work bridges experimental and computational neuroscience, utilizing advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques in mouse models.
Research Interests: His research centers on how internal representations of the world are formed through experience and how these representations shape sensory processing and behavior. He investigates the dynamics of cortical circuits, particularly the roles of specific inhibitory neuron types (e.g., PV+ and SOM+ neurons) in modulating sensory responses and perceptual decisions. His work integrates in vivo two-photon imaging, electrophysiology, wide-field imaging, molecular biology, and behavioral paradigms in mice performing multisensory tasks.
Publication Trends: His recent publications, appearing in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications, Neuron, and Science, reveal a strong focus on cortical inhibition, synaptic plasticity, thalamocortical circuits, and the functional organization of sensory cortices. A recurring theme is the dynamic, context-dependent role of inhibitory interneurons in shaping neural computations.
- Scientific Awards: No specific awards are mentioned in the provided text.
Advising and Grants: Prof. El-Boustani actively mentors a team of graduate students, master’s students, and postdoctoral researchers, indicating an active grant-funded research program. His lab’s technical sophistication suggests support from major funding agencies in neuroscience.
Labs and Teams: He leads a research group at the CMU (Centre Médical Universitaire), C08.1534.A, University of Geneva. His team includes multiple students and researchers working on various aspects of neural circuit function, indicating a collaborative and multidisciplinary research environment.
