Welcome to the Sun Lab - a systems and computational neuroscience laboratory
Our research focuses on uncovering the neural circuit mechanisms underlying learning and memory. By advancing our understanding of both adaptive and maladaptive learning and memory processes, we aim to promote the translation of research findings into treatments for related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and substance-induced cognitive impairment - with the ultimate goal of enhancing human health and well-being.
Recent News
Jan 2026
- Dr. Siqi Yuan joined the lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Yuan received her Ph.D. from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where she carried out pioneering work on the neural circuit mechanisms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using dog models. Welcome, Siqi!
Dec 2025
- Qingying (Cathy) Jiang joined the lab as a Research Assistant. Cathy received her M.S. degree from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Welcome, Cathy!
Sept 2025
- Dr. Yingjun Dong joined the lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow. Dr. Dong is a machine learning scientist who received her Ph.D. from Binghamton University, SUNY. Welcome, Yingjun!
Funding Sources
National Institute on Drug Abuse