At IT:U, our lab studies (a) how the biological brain\u2019s learning can inspire the design of new AI models, and (b) how we can use AI to understand the brain\u2019s physiology and functions. Specifically, for (a), we will start with neuromodulators such as dopamine, serotonin, noradrenaline, and acetylcholine, to investigate how their interactions and dynamics can inspire more flexible and adaptive learning in artificial neural networks (ANNs). This research could lead to smarter, more resilient AI systems. For (b), we are collaborating with researchers around the world, bringing health and disease data from both animals and humans to model how disease states affect cognition and learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n