How do human and machine intelligence arise? The International Research Center for Neurointelligence (IRCN) at The University of Tokyo was launched in October 2017 to tackle this challenge over the next ten years under the World Premier International (WPI) Research Initiative of Japan. IRCN researchers will understand emergent principles of neural circuit development to inspire next-generation neural computation for artificial intelligence and novel therapies for mental illness.
April 17, 2025
Using two-photon microscopy, optogenetics, molecular biology, electrophysiology, behavioral tasks, and theoretical approaches, H. Kasai Lab have found the structural plasticity of dendritic spines and their basis on memory and awake cognitive function. Recently, we have discovered rapid mechanical transmission in spine synapses (Nature 2004, 2015, 2020, 2021) and are characterizing its cellular basis and cognitive consequences (Science 2008, 2014, 2024) experimentally and theoretically. We are looking for young researchers from all over the world to join our endeavor. We welcome those applicants who wish to have extramural support, such as the JSPS fellowship.
April 8, 2025
The Chao Laboratory is seeking a Project Research Associate to work on a collaborative research project between IRCN and Daikin. The goal of the project is to investigate the brain mechanism of creativity by using EEG, and device a closed-loop system to facilitate creativity in the real-world setting.
