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Our laboratory is focused on understanding how immunological pathways contribute to neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, mental and behavior disorders. We are actively investigating the cellular and molecular pathways that contribute to neuroinflammation…
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My laboratory uses behavioral, pharmacological, and molecular techniques to delineate the neurobiological basis of addiction. We are particularly interested in determining the biological basis of sex differences in vulnerability to…
6/17/2025
Our research is in the field of human genetics. Specifically, we are studying the molecular genetics and biology of myotonic dystrophy (DM), the most common inherited neuromuscular disorder in adults.…
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The Meliza Lab is interested in understanding the extraordinary ability of sensory systems to learn complex patterns in a diverse and unstable world. We are particularly interested in how the…
6/17/2025
We are working to understand the over-all organization of the circadian systems of vertebrates. Currently we have focused our attention on a transgenic rat model in which one of the…
6/17/2025
Our lab focuses on understanding how olfactory and taste systems detect and encode chemosensory stimuli, and how the function of these systems vary under different physiological and pathophysiological conditions. Our…
6/17/2025
The primary goal of our lab is to understand the neural code underlying the generation of different motivated behaviors (e.g. feeding, drinking, and social interaction), with a focus on how…