My groups research interests focus on investigating molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying learning and adaptive behaviour across a range of species, to better understand how these are affected by challenges such as stress, and throughout the ageing process.

A particular interest is in understanding the role of the extracellular matrix, specifically the ubiquitous glycosaminoglycan hyaluronan, which has been linked to playing a role in brain health and adaptive learning processes.

In order to pursue these investigations, we use multiple methods including advanced chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), next-generation sequencing (NGS), immunohistochemistry, RNA extraction and analysis, quantitative PCR, RNAScope, western blotting, ELISA and behavioural analysis.