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The laboratory is located at the Institute of Biological Sciences of the Federal University of Minas Gerais, and is associated with the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, and the Postgraduate Programs in Physiology and Pharmacology (CAPES 7) and in Neuroscience (CAPES 5) .
UFMG is frequently ranked among the top 3 universities in Brazil and among the top 10 universities in Latin America. Attended by nearly 50,000 students daily, UFMG offers 70 graduate programs (stricto sensu) in diverse fields of knowledge.
The UFMG campus is located in the charming Pampulha neighborhood in Belo Horizonte . BH is considered one of the best capital cities to live in Brazil, famous for its green spaces and its bars and museums.
Our work
Dopamina regula o desenvolvimento do sistema GABAérgio Souza BR et al., Journal of Neuroscience, 2011
Dopamina regula o desenvolvimento do sistema GABAérgio Souza BR et al., Journal of Neuroscience, 2011
The laboratory boasts a significant scientific output, both in terms of quantity and quality. The research conducted by the group aims to understand the mechanisms involved in brain development.
To study the role of dopaminergic signaling in early brain development, we used zebrafish as an animal model. To study both the role of dopamine and the effects of stress on brain development, we used mice. We evaluated the phenomena through confocal microscopy, behavioral tests, western blot, and molecular tools.
In addition to high-quality research, we are also involved in various teaching and outreach projects, accumulating numerous awards and honors throughout our existence.