Behavioral Neuroscience

Internationally recognized. Highly collaborative. Inquisitive scholars.

Faculty members of the Behavioral Neuroscience program at Michigan State University study the neuronal, hormonal and genetic control of diverse motivated behaviors like drug addiction, ingestive behavior, parenting, sleep, and social play throughout the lifespan. By implementing intricate methodology and an understanding of mechanisms of behavior, this program provides critical insight into the neurobiology controlling motivated behaviors.

Our faculty utilize cutting-edge techniques that significantly contribute to our understanding of substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disturbances, and much more. 

Behavioral Neuroscience faculty take a multidisciplinary approach to their research which is facilitated by close connections to the Department of Integrative Biology, the Neuroscience Program and the Cell and Molecular Biology Program at Michigan State University. They have worked closely together in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building since 2020.

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