Faculty, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
I study how moderate alcohol drinking changes leads to long-lasting changes in brain function and behavior. One of my goals is to use pharmacology to identify molecular mechanisms that lead to reductions in alcohol drinking.
I love talking to everybody, but especially to kids, about what their brain does, how they can keep it safe and make it stronger!
Faculty, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
I study decision making and the brain systems used to make choices. I’m also interested in how drugs like alcohol and nicotine - especially during adolescence - influence decision making.
I enjoy sharing with others not only the interesting things I’ve learned about the brain, but how fun and amazing our brains are!
Faculty, University of North Carolina School of Medicine
I study how stress affects our brain, our behaviors and specifically alcohol drinking. I also focus on identifying new pharmacological targets that can be used to develop medications to help people who struggle with alcohol use disorder.
I love talking about the brain and developing activities that we can do together to learn about the brain!
Postdoctoral Fellow, Besheer Lab
I study how different factors like stress, environment, and learning impact behaviors related to substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders.
I love teaching and getting people excited to learn about how the brain works. I especially love talking about learning and memory!
Postdoctoral Fellow, Kash Lab
I study how chronic alcohol exposure impacts serotonin signaling in the brain and how that affects behavior.
I love breaking down complicated topics into digestible content that everyone can understand!
Research Technician, Besheer Lab
I study the interaction between stress, alcohol, and the brain as well as the influence of cardiovascular signals on the interoceptive effects of alcohol.
I love to talk with students about science, specifically the brain, and engage in fun conversations about research!
BBSP Graduate Student, Besheer Lab
I study how differences in brain circuitry can lead to preference for alcohol over other rewarding experiences.
I love sharing how our understanding of the brain can be relevant to our everyday lives.
Research Specialist, Besheer Lab
I study the effects of alcohol, how it interacts with stress and learning, and investigate potential treatments for alcohol use disorder.
I enjoy talking with the public about the work we do, and encouraging students and others to discover and engage with STEM careers.
BBSP Graduate Student, Kash Lab
I study how changes in reward circuitry affect alcohol drinking and how this differs from males and females.
I love making science more accessible and getting people excited about the brain and our behaviors.