Neural Mechanisms of Action-Selection During Sensory Conflict

Project description

Neuronal mechanisms of selecting an appropriate action

Neuronal mechanisms of action selection, or how the brain evaluates sensory conflicting options and selects an appropriate action, remains unknown. The EU-funded CourtEscape project aims to study neural mechanisms that govern the selection between competing options. Researchers will develop a novel assay where Drosophila fruit fly males will be confronted with visual threats during mating creating a conflict between survival and reproduction. The objective is to identify neurons whose involvement prevents males from blocking courtship in response to the threat, using optogenetic tools in combination with a behavioural screen. The ultimate goal of the project is to build a map of the neural network of action selection.

Fields of science

• natural sciences › computer and information sciences › artificial intelligence › computational intelligence

Programme(s)

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Topic(s)

• MSCA-IF-2020 - Individual Fellowships

Call for proposal

H2020-MSCA-IF-2020

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Funding Scheme

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Coordinator

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

Net EU contribution

€ 212 933,76

Address

Edgbaston
B15 2TT Birmingham
United Kingdom

Activity type

Higher or Secondary Education Establishments

Non-EU contribution

€ 0,00

Region

West Midlands (England) › West Midlands › Birmingham