The Lu Lab
Our Mission
While individual neurons are themselves sophisticated processors, the true computing power of the brain emerges from the massive connections each neuron makes with thousands of other neurons (i.e., connectome). Yet, how the brain connectome gives rise to its sophisticated functions and how it is altered by neuropsychiatric diseases remain largely unknown. Our lab at the interface of chemistry and neuroscience focuses on developing innovative biochemical tools, advanced microscopy techniques, and computation methods to understand brain connectivity in health and diseases.