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Prof. Baran studies neuron development, including microtubule-based mechanisms that underlie axon outgrowth and synapse formation.

Patricia Cabral’s research interests are centered on health-risk behaviors among adolescents and young adults, and how they contribute to differences in health outcomes across racial/ethnic groups. Read her SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Story profile.

Nicholas Grebe's research interests span the fields of psychology, evolutionary biology, and anthropology.

Stephanie Nelli uses neuroscience and machine learning to study the computational principles underlying rapid learning and flexible decision-making.

Prof. Schulz studies the biology of cone snails, venomous marine gastropods whose peptide neurotoxins are highly selective modulators of ion channels and cell surface receptors.

Professor Sherman’s interdisciplinary research program applies mixed-methods to investigate how the interaction of sensory, cognitive, and emotional factors influence human perception, focusing primarily on how we experience the arts.

Zachary Silver's research and teaching interests involve how animals learn from and about humans.

Professor Thompson’s research explores the causes and potential treatments for neurological diseases such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. This includes histology, pharmacology, genetic engineering, and transplantation.  We use models that have included a combination of in vivo and in vitro techniques. Currently we are focused on stem cell fusion, and the use of optogenetics.

Kevin Urstadt's research interests include functional neuroanatomy, neuroscience of addiction, and neuro-circuitry of hunger.