PhD / Octobre 2026

The goal of this project is to exploit the experimental flexibility of Drosophila to elucidate how  branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) shape the sleep/wake cycle through inter-organ communication, via four aims: (1) monitor BCAA levels in the hemolymph and brain; (2) assess intracellular BCAA levels in GABAergic and dopaminergic neuronal circuits involved in sleep/wake regulation; (3) determine how neuronal activity influences intracellular BCAA levels; and (4) evaluate how BCAA-dependent pathways impact sleep/wake behavior.

The PhD project will focus on the study of the cognitive, emotional, and social mechanisms involved in information processing and resistance to misinformation during adolescence. It will aim to better understand the factors that promote information literacy and critical evaluation of information, and to contribute to the design and evaluation of innovative interventions for misinformation prevention and the strengthening of critical thinking skills.