Lisa Giocomo is interested in understanding the neural basis of spatial navigation. Her lab investigates multiple brain regions responsible for mapping the external environment, allowing animals to remember past locations, know their current position, and flexibly plan future routes. To achieve this, Giocomo’s lab employs a combination of electrophysiology, imaging, and computational modeling in rodents navigating both virtual and real-world environments. By examining how neural populations work together to create spatial maps, she aims to uncover the fundamental principles the brain uses to facilitate navigation in a dynamic, ever-changing world.