Carolina Rezaval

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PhD projects are offered in the general area of Behavioural Neurobiology using the fruit-fly Drosophila as a model organism. We study how the brain responds when there are conflicting options available, and how it chooses amongst them. By studying how the brain makes decisions at a genetic, cellular and circuit level, in an accessible experimental system, we aim to reveal fundamental principles underlying behavioural choices that might be present across species.

Technical approaches include genetics, molecular biology, optogenetics/thermogenetics, behavioural assays, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and functional imaging (in collaboration with other research groups).

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Research interests

Our lab uses the fruit fly Drosophila to unravel the mechanisms underlying behavioural choices. By studying how the brain makes decisions at a genetic, cellular and circuit level, in an accessible experimental system, we aim to reveal fundamental principles that might be present across species.

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Science, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. , University of Buenos Aires

1 Mar 2004 → 1 Mar 2009

Award Date: 1 Mar 2009

Bachelor of Science, 2003 B.Sc, M.Sc. in Biological Sciences, University of Buenos Aires

Award Date: 1 Dec 2003

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Pre-copulatory reproductive behaviours are preserved in Drosophila melanogaster infected with bacteria
Rose, S., Beckwith, E. J., Burmester, C., May, R. C., Dionne, M. S. & Rezaval, C., 11 May 2022, In: Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. 289, 1974, 9 p., 20220492.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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A neuronal mechanism controlling the choice between feeding and sexual behaviors in Drosophila
Cheriyamkunnel, S. J., Rose, S., Jacob, P. F., Blackburn, L. A., Glasgow, S., Moorse, J., Winstanley, M., Moynihan, P. J., Waddell, S. & Rezaval, C., 11 Oct 2021, In: Current Biology. 31, 19, p. 4231-4245.e4
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Pre-copulatory reproductive behaviours are preserved in Drosophila melanogaster infected with bacteria
Rose, S., Beckwith, E. J., Burmester, C., May, R. C., Dionne, M. S. & Rezaval, C., 17 Sept 2021, bioRxiv.
Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Preprint
Activation of Latent Courtship Circuitry in the Brain of Drosophila Females Induces Male-like Behaviors
Rezaval, C., Pattnaik, S., Pavlou, H. J., Nojima, T., Brüggemeier, B., D’Souza, L. A. D., Dweck, H. K. M. & Goodwin, S. F., 26 Sept 2016, In: Current Biology. 26, 18, p. 2508-2515 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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27 Citations (Scopus)

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'The greatness of the smallest ones’: the most valuable attributes of flies and worms for the study of neurodegeneration: Young perspectives for old diseases
Rezaval, C., 2015, Young perspectives for old diseases. Bentham Science Publishers
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter

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2 Finished
3 Active

Solving conflicts: Modulations of choices and actions in the fly.
Rezaval, C.
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
31/01/23 → 30/01/26
Project: Research Councils
CourtEscape - Neural Mechanisms of Action-Selection During Sensory Conflict
Rezaval, C.
European Commission
1/09/22 → 31/08/24
Project: EU
To mate or to flee: neural mechanisms underlying action-selection
Rezaval, C.
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
1/11/19 → 30/07/24
Project: Research Councils
Neural basis of cost-benefit analysis in flies.
Rezaval, C.
Leverhulme Trust
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Neuropeptidergic regulation of behavioural action-selection
Rezaval, C.
THE WELLCOME TRUST
1/03/19 → 1/03/22
Project: Research

1 Lecture series
1 Networking event
1 Guest lecture or Invited talk

Creator and organiser of Early Career Researchers Network
Carolina Rezaval (Organiser)
2019 → …
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Networking event
Drosophila Seminar Series
Carolina Rezaval (Organiser)
2018 → 2025
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Lecture series
‘Neuronal correlates of post-mating behaviour: the female perspective’.
Carolina Rezaval (Invited speaker)
Mar 2012 → …
Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk

Biosciences Pump Priming Award
Rezaval, Carolina (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Excellence Performance Award, University of Birmingham
Rezaval, Carolina (Recipient), 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
FENS Kavli Network of Excellence Fellow
Rezaval, Carolina (Recipient), 2021
Prize: National/international honour
UK-Israel Science Lectureship Scheme
Rezaval, Carolina (Recipient), 1 Mar 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)

Neuroscience: How the brain prioritizes behaviors- Commentary article of our paper.
Carolina Rezaval
11/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
How Brains Work: Neurology, Fruit Flies and Human Understanding- Carolina Rezaval is interviewed in Scientific Podcast
Carolina Rezaval
29/09/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Sex or food? When deprived of both, dinner wins out — at least for fruit flies
Carolina Rezaval
23/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
How does the brain make key decisions when eating or mating?Drosophila also understands "satisfying lust"!
Carolina Rezaval
23/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
To court or to eat? That is the question- Scientific Blog covering our story
Carolina Rezaval
19/08/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media

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Pre-copulatory reproductive behaviours are preserved in Drosophila melanogaster infected with bacteria

A neuronal mechanism controlling the choice between feeding and sexual behaviors in Drosophila

Pre-copulatory reproductive behaviours are preserved in Drosophila melanogaster infected with bacteria

Activation of Latent Courtship Circuitry in the Brain of Drosophila Females Induces Male-like Behaviors

'The greatness of the smallest ones’: the most valuable attributes of flies and worms for the study of neurodegeneration: Young perspectives for old diseases

Solving conflicts: Modulations of choices and actions in the fly.

CourtEscape - Neural Mechanisms of Action-Selection During Sensory Conflict

To mate or to flee: neural mechanisms underlying action-selection

Neural basis of cost-benefit analysis in flies.

Neuropeptidergic regulation of behavioural action-selection

Creator and organiser of Early Career Researchers Network

Drosophila Seminar Series

‘Neuronal correlates of post-mating behaviour: the female perspective’.

Biosciences Pump Priming Award

Excellence Performance Award, University of Birmingham

FENS Kavli Network of Excellence Fellow

UK-Israel Science Lectureship Scheme

Neuroscience: How the brain prioritizes behaviors- Commentary article of our paper.

How Brains Work: Neurology, Fruit Flies and Human Understanding- Carolina Rezaval is interviewed in Scientific Podcast

Sex or food? When deprived of both, dinner wins out — at least for fruit flies

How does the brain make key decisions when eating or mating?Drosophila also understands "satisfying lust"!

To court or to eat? That is the question- Scientific Blog covering our story

Carolina Rezaval

Personal profile

Research interests

Education/Academic qualification

Fingerprint

Network

Research output

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Prizes

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