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Sepiedeh Keshavarzi is an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences. Her research focuses on systems neuroscience, exploring how neural circuits process sensory information to support cognitive functions and guide behavior. Key areas of interest include neural circuits, spatial orientation, self-motion perception, and sensory systems. Her work employs techniques such as in vivo and in vitro electrophysiology, two-photon calcium imaging, and circuit manipulation through optogenetics and chemogenetics. Keshavarzi's research theme centers on understanding the role of sensory systems in shaping behavior.