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Explore the neural mechanisms underlying social behavior in this 30-minute webinar presented by Dr. Nancy Padilla-Coreano, a neuroscientist and Assistant Professor at the University of Florida. Discover how the brain enables humans and animals to navigate complex social dynamics and learn about the disruptions that occur in disease states. Examine the role of the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) as a hub of social cognition across species, with particular focus on mouse model research that dissects neural circuits and dynamics underlying specific social behaviors. Investigate cutting-edge research combining novel behavioral assays, optogenetics, machine learning, and wireless electrophysiology to demonstrate the mPFC-hypothalamic pathway's role in driving social competition. Delve into recent unpublished findings regarding prefrontal and subcortical network interactions that change with competitive success, and explore the potential relationships between social memory and social rank encoding in the mPFC. Learn from Dr. Padilla-Coreano's expertise as a L'Oreal for Women in Science Fellow and recipient of the inaugural Henry Grass, M.D. Rising Stars in Neuroscience award, gaining insights into how behavioral assays, multi-site electrophysiology, and machine learning analyses identify neural circuit dynamics behind social competency. Earn PACE credits by registering as a Labroots member and completing the webinar requirements.
