The Neurobiology and Nutrition Laboratory

Faculty

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Research Focus

The Neurobiology and Nutrition Lab's mission is to understand control of appetite and regulation of energy balance, as well as the detection of nutrients. 

About this Lab

Research conducted within the Neurobiology and Nutrition Lab primarily explores the role of the nervous system in the processes of maintaining energy homeostasis and nutrient intake. This includes the receptors and pathways that allow the peripheral nervous system and the brain to sense the internal metabolic state and availability of important nutrients. These receptors and pathways also sense external food environment, the neural circuits integrating this information, and the behavioral, autonomic, and endocrine effector pathways leading to regulatory actions. As a result of exploring these items, further exploration is prompt toward the areas of obesity and anorexia, gastrointestinal and liver physiology, gut-brain interactions, autonomic nervous system, cognitive neuroscience, taste physiology, and functional foods.