In the spotlight: interview with VICI recipient Dr. Ingo Willuhn
Recently, BRAINSCAPES PI Dr. Ingo Willuhn and his team were awarded an NWO VICI grant for their research into the function of serotonin and dopamine across brain regions. While there are already quite extensive insights into the individual action of these two neuromodulators, there is little understanding of the combined effects of these two systems on the brain. The VICI grant will allow Dr. Willuhn and his team to study interactive dopamine and serotonin signals in multiple brain regions. With this they aim to improve knowledge on the neurobiology of dysregulated behaviors, such as impulsivity which is a core symptom of several psychiatric disorders. Thus, ultimately, the findings may lead to the improved treatment of psychiatric disorders. Now that the good news has been received, Dr. Willuhn is organizing things to get started on the research. We have asked him a few questions on how things are going.
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