From Idea To Insight: End-to-End Behavioral Research.
We are not just an equipment provider. We are your methodological partner.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Translational Biomedical Models.
Bridging the gap between experimental hypothesis and translational neuroscience.
Comprehensive Research Infrastructure
Access to automated systems, environmental controls, and specialized high-throughput testing environments.
We offer End-to-End Behavioral Reaserch Support.
THE PIPELINE
Concept / Study Design
Protocol Customization
Behavioral Phenotyping
Comprehensive Data Analysis
Writing Assistance
Science thrives on synergy, and we are a behavioral research hub adjusted to your needs.
- Through our direct collaborations, we offer joint projects utilizing world-class infrastructure ensuring adaptable environment.
- We collaborate on behavioral research design, tailoring experimental protocols to target specific cognitive, motor, or social traits.
- We provide robust data extraction and statistical modeling.
Research areas we can cover:
Behavioral Domains & CORE COMPETENCIES
exploratory behavior
locomotor activity
social behavior
learning & memory
operant learning
activity
fear
sensory & motor functions
maternal behavior
anxiety
taste preference
individual behavior
Need something else? Contact us for personalized offer.
CLASSICAL BEHAVIORAL ASSAYS CATALOGUE
OPEN FIELD
–> evaluate locomotor activity, exploratory and/or anxiety-like behavior
ELEVATED PLUS MAZE
–> evaluate anxiety-like behavior
GRIP TEST
–> measure the neuromuscular function and muscular strength of forelimb and/or hindlimb grips
ROTA-ROD
–> evaluate motor coordination, balance, and physical endurance
TAIL SUSPENTION TEST
–> examine depression-like behavior
MORRIS WATER MAZE
–> examine spatial learning and memory processes
THE CAT WALK TEST
–> evaluate gait patterns and motor coordination
LIGHT-DARK BOX
–> evaluate innate aversion to brightly illuminated spaces and anxiety-related exploratory behavior
NOVEL OBJECT RECOGNITION
–> asses non-spatial recognition memory and spontaneous exploratory drive
FEAR CONDITIONING
–> evaluate associative learning, memory consolidation, and cued/contextual fear retrieval
TASTE PREFERENCE TEST
–> examine the response to rewarding/aversive stimuli and anhedonia-like or aversive behavior
MARBLE BURYING TEST
–> examine repetitive, compulsive-like behaviors and stereotypic digging patterns
MULTI-CHAMBER TESTS
–> evaluate general drive, motivation, and preference for novelty (including social behavior)
And more.
BEYOND LOCOMOTION & HIGHT-THROUGHPUT SYSTEMS
ULTRASONIC VOCALIZATIONS
Uncover hidden dimensions of communication.
INTELLICAGE
SYSTEM
Automated flexible experimental environment.
ECO-HUB
A semi-natural habitat, automatically tracking social interactions, learning, and hierarchy.
DATA ANALYSIS & STATISTICAL MODELING
DATA TO INSIGHT
From Raw Video Recordings to Statistical Modeling using National Biopixel Center Infrastructure.
01 // VIDEO TRACKING
DLC preview
Industry-standard paradigms (EthoVision XT)
ML based kinematic pose estimation (DeepLabCut)
In-house tracking solutions (BehavU)
02 // DATA SCIENCE
Report
- Custom automated workflow (R Studio)
- Multi-factor interactions (ex. Genotype x Sex x Treatment)
- 2 type of statistical reporting tiers available:
- Screening Report for immediate feedback on group divergence
- Comprehensive full-scale statistical Report
see example report
03 // RESOURCES
Biopixel
Computing using the Biopixel National Center’s infrastructure
Dedicated Core Facility with strict quality control
45+ publications
Comprehensive methodological expertise
COLLABORATION & NETWORK
PARTNER WITH US
We can bridge the gap between experimental hypotheses and translational neuroscience. Let’s transform complex behavioral patterns into shared discoveries.
KEY EXPERTISE // OUR SCIENTIFIC TEAM
Dr Paweł M. Boguszewski
Head of Laboratory
Neurobiology & Behavior
Dr Wiktoria Mrozek
Senior Technician
Behavioral Phenotyping
Data Analysis
Tomasz Włodarczyk
Deputy Head
Behavioral Phenotyping
Systems & Automation
Renata Zakrzewska
Senior Technician
Animal Colony
Behavioral Phenotyping
START A PROJECT // CONNECT WITH US
We welcome collaborations with academic units, core facilities, and biotech partners worldwide. Contact us directly to discuss experimental pipelines, animal models, or pilot studies.
Direct: behavior@nencki.edu.pl | lbm.nencki.edu.pl | Pasteura 3, Warsaw
Laboratory of Behavioral Methods
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