My lab is interested in understanding the neural circuits and signaling pathways that dynamically route the brain's blood supply to active areas. We are trying to understand the relationship between changes in neural activity and the corresponding changes in blood flow by using optical methods, such as two-photon laser-scanning microscopy and intrinsic imaging, as well as electrophysiology, in the awake, behaving mouse.

I am also interested in the development and maintenance of the cerebral vasculature. I would like to understand how vascular network is refined during development and aging, and how neural activity influences vascular remodeling.

There are currently openings in the lab for graduate students and postdocs. If you are interested in joining my lab, please email me.