I'm conducting research at the interface of behavioral biology, neuroendocriology and reproductive physiology. In other words, I'm interested on the broad relationships between hormones, brain and behavior to explore the social regulation of reproductive behaviors. This research is conducted on a multilevel perspective (molecules to environment) and often using multidisciplinary approaches. My research is done mostly in the laboratory but also occasionally in the field. Finally, I'm studying a variety of animal models including laboratory rodents (mice, rat), domestic species (sheep, goats, pigs, horses...) as well as wild species (voles for examples).
My current research themes are:
Olfactory/pheromonal control of social reproductive behavior
Behavioral neuroendocrinology in the context of social reproductive behaviors
Development of brain imaging techniques in large animals
Effect of endocrine disruptors on behavior and associated physiological and neuroendocrine responses
Collaborations:
-with specialists of zooarcheology (M. Balasse/T. Cucchi) interested in the history of domestication at the Neolithic period
-in the context of translationnal/clinical research, for example in the context of grafts or neurological diseases, using large animal models
I'm open to any collaboration in which my expertise could be suitable! Do not hesitate to contact me at matthieu.keller [at] inrae.fr