Porcu Lab
Porcu Lab
Understading neuroplasticity and circadian rhythms to improve mental health
The Porcu Lab is interested in studying the role of environmental stimuli in modulating circadian rhythm, brain functions and behaviors.
The Porcu Lab is interested in studying the role of environmental stimuli in modulating circadian rhythm, brain functions and behaviors.
We use a combination of state-of-the-art methodologies from behavior to in vivo calcium imaging and circadian genes analysis in pre-clinical mouse models.
We use a combination of state-of-the-art methodologies from behavior to in vivo calcium imaging and circadian genes analysis in pre-clinical mouse models.
Our goal is to study the effects of aversive stimuli (i.e., light at night, stress) on mood and cognition, to reveal promising targets for future treatments of mental disorders.
Our goal is to study the effects of aversive stimuli (i.e., light at night, stress) on mood and cognition, to reveal promising targets for future treatments of mental disorders.
Please email aporcu@mailbox.sc.edu if you would like to get in touch with us
Please email aporcu@mailbox.sc.edu if you would like to get in touch with us
College of Pharmacy
College of Pharmacy
Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences
Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences