PEIXOTO LAB
We employ a multi-disciplinary research program using biochemistry, genetics, electrophysiology and 2-photon microscopy to study the molecular and activity-dependent mechanisms regulating the development of corticostriatal circuits and its implication in autism spectrum disorders.

DEVELOPMENT OF CORTICOSTRIATAL CIRCUITS IN ASD

MECHANISMS OF STRIATAL SYNAPTIC
PLASTICITY AND SYNAPTOGENESIS
