Tuan Bui

Professor Tuan Bui serves as Chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on understanding spinal cord circuits controlling movement, particularly in zebrafish and mice models. Techniques employed include electrophysiology, immunocytochemistry, and computational modeling.

• Research Interests: Neurobiology, motor control, sensorimotor integration, spinal cord function, electrophysiology, computational modeling, and cell biology.
• Experimental Models: Zebrafish and mice are central to studies of locomotion and hand function.

Recent work explores spinal circuits for grasping, spinal cord injury recovery, and neuronal plasticity. Key contributions include identifying dI3 interneurons' role in cutaneous control of motor behavior and developing optogenetic and computational tools (e.g., SiliFish). Collaborative projects address spinal circuit reorganization post-injury and regenerative strategies using plant-based materials.

Advising and grants: While specific grants are not listed, his publications reflect sustained research activity. His lab investigates sensorimotor connectivity maturation and spinal microcircuits' role in functional recovery.

Labs/Teams: Leads a research group at the University of Ottawa studying spinal motor circuits, integrating experimental and computational approaches.