The Research Unit Neurobiology & Development at the CNRS Research Center of Gif-sur-Yvette carries out scientific research answering fundamental questions about neurogenesis, brain morphogenesis and integrated neural functions. We study these issues mostly in whole organisms as diverse as fruit flies, ascidia, frogs, chickens, mice and a several fishes. We use a wide variety of approaches at multiple scales of analysis combining molecular biology, genetics, embryology, evolutionary biology, neurophysiology, behavioral studies with highly advanced techniques and equipments.

It is part of the Institute of Neurobiology Alfred Fessard (INAF) and has tight links with the University Paris-Sud at Orsay. The main objective of the Unit is to establish a stimulating environment to creativity and originality in neuroscience, promoting synergy between teams and taking advantage of their diversity. The scientific questions tackled by the Unit also prompted the development of original methodological tools and platforms associated to the Unit or to the Institute of Neurobiology Alfred Fessard.

	Laure Bally-Cuif « Zebrafish Neurogenetics (ZEN) »		Nadine Peyriéras «Genetic Networks and cell morphodynamics »
	Gilles Fortin «Integrative Neurobiology of the Brainstem in Embryos.»		Jean-Stéphane Joly et Franck Bourrat « Morphogenesis of the Chordate Nervous System.»
	François Rouyer «Molecular Genetics of Circadian Rhythms.»		Sophie Creuzet «Development and Evolution of the Neural Crest »
	Philippe Vernier «Development and Evolution of Neurotransmission»		Jean-René Martin « Imagerie Cérébrale Fonctionnelle et Comportement »
	Muriel Perron «Stem cells and neurogenesis in the retina.»		Martial Ruat « Signal Transduction and Developmental Neuropharmacology. »
	Sylvie Rétaux « Development and Evolution of the Forebrain.»		Jordi Molgo «Ionic transfers and pharmacology of the neuromuscular system »