Main objective

Investigate the relationship between brain circuits and clinical phenotypes.

About the CBS Group

The research group for Clinical Brain Systems (CBS) is an interdisciplinary initiative that aims to bridge clinical practice with the study of neural circuits and networks, known as systems neuroscience. Extensive research has consistently shown that a majority of brain disorders are characterized by dysregulation patterns in neural systems, detectable through advanced neuroimaging and neurophysiological methods. 

Consequently, our research focuses on these patterns to achieve the following objectives in selected brain disorders: 

1. unravel the pathophysiological dynamics of neural networks.
2. identify novel diagnostic biomarkers.
3. develop effective neuromodulatory treatments for medication-resistant symptoms.

At last, we have a particular interest in phylogenetically preserved neural circuits which provide an opportunity to leverage fine-grained animal functional neuroanatomical knowledge to study comparable human brain systems in health and diseases.

Methods

• structural, functional, and spectroscopic (ultra) high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS).
• neurophysiological recordings (e.g. EEG, DBS electrodes, and invasive micro-macro depth electrodes).
• advanced cognitive and behavioral assays.

Join us!

We are accepting master students from the NTNU Master in Neuroscience and Medical students research program. 

If you are interested in joining the lab as a PhD or Postdoctoral fellow. Possible sources of funding are listed here. 

We are always on the lookout for brilliant people and exciting projects!