(Circuits)
A Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Rob’s research has focused on molecular mechanisms that underlie synaptic plasticity and learning in a number of different brain regions implicated in motivated behavior for over two decades. His lab continues to innovate new combined techniques of molecular manipulations and cell biological and electrophysiological assays to investigate plasticity and its behavioral consequences. More about Robert Malenka
(People)
A Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Brian’s laboratory seeks to understand the neural basis of emotion (affective neuroscience) and explore implications for decision-making (neuroeconomics) and psychiatric diagnosis (neurophenomics). His group has pioneered combining behavioral tasks with functional neuroimaging to explore how the brain anticipates and responds to gains and losses, and also leveraged brain activity to predict choice. More about Brian Knutson
(Policy)
A Professor of Psychiatry and Public Policy, Keith has researched the origins and treatment of substance use disorders. More recently, he has focused on translating scientific findings in addiction to more effective policies at the local, state and national levels. He has testified about addiction-related crime and health policies, and served in the White House as a senior drug policy advisor. His research program focuses on improving interventions for patients with drug and alcohol problems, and he also works directly with policy makers to implement laws that can reduce the negative impact of substance use on public health and safety. More about Keith Humphreys