Development of tools for visualization and manipulation of synaptic engrams

Principal Investigator

Yasunori Hayashi
Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine
Previous research has shown that the formation of synaptic engrams in multiple brain regions at different stages after memory formation is necessary for the long-term stabilization of memory. In this study, we aim to develop a novel optogenetic technology and use it to analyze when and where in the brain synaptic engrams are formed during memory stabilization. Through the formation and manipulation of synaptic engrams, this research seeks to elucidate the neural circuits of memory and provide critical insights for understanding memory disorders.

Co-Investigator

Misa Arizono
Associate Professor, The Hakubi Center for Advanced Research, Kyoto University
Takeo Saneyoshi
Professor, Institute of Science Tokyo School of Life Science and Technology
Tomoki Matsuda
Professor, Kitasato University School of Science