Intelligence allows animals to adapt, shifting strategies across contexts and tasks, even recovering from profound changes to their own bodies. We pursue two questions: How do neural circuits in the brain support flexible, adaptable behavior across environments and tasks? How do neural circuits reorganize to restore function after regeneration?

We combine a wide array of tools: functional imaging, electrophysiology, behavioral analysis, optogenetics, circuit tracing and more. Beyond established methods, we enjoy tinkering - designing custom hardware, integrating electronics and optics, 3D printing components, and engineering new solutions when existing tools fall short.

We work across different model systems, each chosen for the unique advantages it offers to the question at hand. We also draw on theoretical frameworks and computational models to guide experiments and interpret findings.