Bruno Cruz

Bruno Cruz is a neuroscientist who has specialized in Systems Neuroscience. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Molecular & Cellular Neuroscience before pursuing a PhD under the guidance of Joe Paton. His doctoral research focused on the role of basal ganglia circuits in the production and suppression of action. Throughout his PhD studies in Lisbon, Cruz gained extensive experience in animal behavior experiments, neurophysiological recordings, optogenetics, and data analysis. Additionally, he developed a keen interest in teaching and the rapid prototyping of experiments, which has influenced his approach to neuroscience research.