Vikash Choudhary
PhD Student in Biological Cybernetics
Max Planck Institute
Researching neural mechanisms underlying internal states and behavioral transitions in zebrafish through advanced imaging and computational modeling.
Research Focus
Neural Mechanisms
Understanding how the brain maintains and transitions between different internal states
Zebrafish Quiescence
Investigating neural substrates of quiescence substates using whole-brain imaging
Computational Modeling
Applying control theory and systems biology to understand neural circuits
Research Projects
Neural and behavioral organization of rapid eye movement sleep in zebrafish
2023Discovered two distinct quiescent states in larval zebrafish sleep (qREM and qNREM), revealing the evolutionary origin of REM sleep. Used high-resolution behavioral imaging and brain-wide neural recordings.
Alterations of specific cortical GABAergic circuits in Down syndrome
2020Developed computational methods to detect Up/Down states in cortical LFP recordings. Revealed how specific GABAergic circuit alterations lead to abnormal network activity in Down syndrome mouse models.
Quiescence Substate Analysis
OngoingDeveloping novel computational methods to identify and characterize different substates of quiescence through behavioral and neural data analysis using machine learning approaches.
Current Work
My research combines advanced imaging techniques, behavioral analysis, and computational modeling to uncover the fundamental principles regulating internal state transitions.
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Contributing to the understanding of neural mechanisms underlying behavioral states through peer-reviewed research.
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Talks, presentations, and science communication activities related to my research.
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