Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab

We are the Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab, part of @turnerinstitute. We do research into the neural basis of behaviour and mental illness. Lab Head: @AFornito

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

Hi 😊! This page will now be related to the Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab. if you want to follow the BrainPark’s mission to create healthy habits, brains and communities, head to @BrainPark or follow the activities of Neuroscience and Society group should visit @NeuroethicsAU

[Francis Normand @_francisnormand]

What mechanisms shape the intricate wiring of the cortex (i.e., its connectome)?

Check out our new paper out in Cell showing how geometry constrains connectome architecture:

https://t.co/vxiwRusGoR

[Alex Fornito @AFornito]

Interested in the principles shaping connectome architecture?

Check out our latest in @CellCellPress led by @_francisnormand w/ @jchrispang, @TrangCao2016,
J Cruddas, @m_gajwani, @Arshiya_San, @DrAlexHolmes, @StuartJOldham, & P Robinson.

We derive a simple model using geometric eigenmodes that can capture cortical connectome topology and topography of mouse, marmoset, macaque, chimp, and human connectomes, as mapped using diffusion MRI and tract-tracing.

Paper available here:
https://t.co/lKiIzFmzBq

Peep Francis' thread for more details!

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San @TrangCao2016 @DrAlexHolmes @yinuo_shu @_francisnormand @epsilongreedy Also come talk to @MarkoRuslim at poster #0403 (Monday/Tuesday) on individual-specific modelling of wave propagation along the visual hierarchy !

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San @TrangCao2016 @DrAlexHolmes @yinuo_shu @_francisnormand And in #2766 (Wed/Thurs) @epsilongreedy uses a production and spreading model to investigate the genetic and connectomic constraints on gray matter volume changes in schizophrenia!

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San @TrangCao2016 @DrAlexHolmes More Wed/Thurs posters:
#2128 @yinuo_shu describes how topologically complex connections support the diversity and flexibility of brain attractor dynamics

#2177 @_francisnormand bridges the gap between geometric eigenmodes and functional gradients in the human cortex

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San @TrangCao2016 Other Monday/Tuesday posters:
#0425 by recent alumnus @DrAlexHolmes, on cortical geometric constraints on hierarchical sensory integration

#0676 where @m_gajwani investigates the self-similarity of human brain organization across scales using fractal mathematics ❄️

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San What is the reproducibility of morphometric phenotypes in psychiatric disorders? Hint: reproducibility does not look great for most disorders.

Poster #1729 (Wed/Thurs)
@TrangCao2016

You can also checkout the preprint: https://t.co/gwLZVqp3me

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani Interested in thalamocortical connections, and automatically reconstructing them while balancing personalization and biological plausibility? Come talk to @PriscilaTLevi about our bespoke thalamocortical tractography pipeline!

Poster #2176 (Wed/Thurs)
@PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

Checkout Neuromodes, our new brain geometry Python package for simulating functional activity, understanding differences in brain structure or organisation, null modelling and more!

Poster #2027 (Wed/Thurs) github: https://t.co/6jstfLoXrF
@_victorbarnes_
@izachpope
@m_gajwani

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

Hello #OHBM2026! NSB Lab (past & present) is presenting a host of fantastic posters, talks & software over the coming few day so keep your eyes peeled 👀 and come find us @AFornito @OHBM @OHBM_Trainees

Details 👇

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San @TrangCao2016 @DrAlexHolmes @yinuo_shu @_francisnormand @epsilongreedy Also come talk to @MarkoRuslim at poster #0403 (Monday/Tuesday) on individual-specific modelling of wave propagation along the visual hierarchy !

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

Hello #OHBM2026! NSB Lab (past & present) is presenting a host of fantastic posters, talks & software over the coming few day so keep your eyes peeled 👀 and come find us @AFornito @OHBM @OHBM_Trainees

Details 👇

[Neural Systems and Behaviour Lab @NSB_Lab]

@_victorbarnes_ @izachpope @m_gajwani @PriscilaTLevi @Arshiya_San @TrangCao2016 @DrAlexHolmes @yinuo_shu @_francisnormand And in #2766 (Wed/Thurs) @epsilongreedy uses a production and spreading model to investigate the genetic and connectomic constraints on gray matter volume changes in schizophrenia!

[Alex Fornito @AFornito]

Frustrated with DSM?
Interested in @HiTOP_system as a potential alternative?

Check our latest, led by J Tiego, using a bottom-up approach in a transdiagnostic twin sample evaluating the validity & heritability of the HiTOP model:

https://t.co/2tM67qsSSR

[OHBM Trainees @OHBM_Trainees]

First time at OHBM? Or looking to meet fellow OHBMers before the conference gets underway?

Join us for a Morning Coffee and connect with other attendees.

☕ Monday, June 15 | 8:00–9:00am
📍 Loop Coffee (location in replies)
Sponsored by @_TheTransmitter
#OHBM2026