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Sensorimotor network development in the awake and sleeping brain

In this webinar, Dr. Anna Cavaccini (University of Zurich) and Dr. James Dooley (University of Iowa) present their work on the development of sensorimotor neural circuits during early postnatal life. Focusing on rodent models, the speakers explore how neural activity evolves across behavioral states, including wakefulness and REM sleep. Their findings highlight how early sensorimotor networks are shaped by self-generated movements and state-dependent activity, providing insight into the foundations of later brain function and behavior. The webinar also demonstrates how studying neural activity in awake, naturally behaving pups reveals dynamics that are not accessible under anesthesia, offering a more physiologically relevant view of early brain development. What you’ll learn: How sensorimotor circuits develop during early postnatal life Differences between wake- and sleep-related neural activity The role of self-generated movements (e.g., twitches) in shaping brain networks Why studying awake animals matters for developmental neuroscience About the platform: These studies leverage approaches compatible with the Mobile HomeCage, enabling recordings in awake, head-fixed animals while preserving natural behavioral states. https://www.neurotar.com/the-mobile-h...