A New Beginning in Brain Development Research! Welcome to the ABCD Lab
- ABCD Lab.
- Jul 1, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 31, 2025
On July 1, 2024, we proudly launched the ABCD Lab (Astrocytes in Brain and Cognition Development Lab), in Korean as “뇌 및 인지 발달에서의 별세포 기능 연구실.”
Our mission is to uncover how astrocytes, the often-overlooked star-shaped glial cells, shape the foundations of brain development, cognition, and social behavior. By integrating approaches across disciplines, from molecular and cellular biology to systems neuroscience and behavioral analysis, the ABCD Lab seeks to advance our understanding of how the brain develops and functions.
Our research focuses on several key areas:
Neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., autism spectrum disorder): investigating underlying mechanisms and identifying potential therapeutic strategies.
Early sensory interactions: exploring how experiences like touch, smell, and sound between mothers and infants shape brain and cognition development.
Astrocyte-based technologies: developing innovative approaches to modulate cognitive function through astrocyte-mediated mechanisms.
The ABCD Lab is committed to leading innovative research that highlights the critical and active roles of astrocytes in brain development and function.
Join us on this journey as we explore the cellular foundations of cognition and build a deeper, mechanistic understanding of brain development.
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