Nikolas chose LSI for its interdisciplinary environment. His group uses molecular cell biology, genetic and imaging approaches to investigate the molecular, cellular, and structural basis of brain development and nervous system activity. However, obtaining a comprehensive understanding of how the nervous system works requires insights from multiple scientific disciplines. Therefore, interdisciplinary research is essential in Nikolas’s research. In particular, Nikolas is excited to work at the interface between developmental neurobiology, biophysics, and mathematical modelling, establishing collaborations with other LSI researchers. Through these collaborations, Nikolas aims to advance the knowledge on the most fundamental questions in neuroscience: how do neurons grow and establish connections with their correct targets during development? What intrinsic and extrinsic molecular signals guide axons and dendrites to form synapses? How dysfunctions in such processes lead to neurological disease conditions? Ultimately, can we utilise knowledge gained to reverse such conditions in the brain?