Behavioral state-dependent effects of electrical stimulation on neuronal activity

Brain function depends on neuronal activity which is mediated via electrical impulses. As such, brain stimulation has been used to treat mood disorders and stress. Nonetheless, the design of stimulation protocols necessitates a better understanding of the impact of electrical stimulation and the effect it has on other interacting brain regions. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme, the ELECTRONEUROSTIM project aims to investigate how electrical stimulation affects the activity of neuronal populations in vivo. Researchers will employ animal models to associate neuronal activity and behaviour during electrical stimulation. The generated insight will serve as the stepping stone for the design of electrical stimulation protocols.