Principal Investigator
Alicia Izquierdo, Ph.D.
Postdocs
Claudia Aguirre, Ph.D.
alcohol influences on reinforcement learning; sex differences; reversal learning
Preetham Ganupuru Ph.D.
neural mechanisms of decision making under volatility
Graduate Students
Juan Luis Romero Sosa (BNS Ph.D. candidate)
amygdalar modulation of frontocortical neurons in dynamic learning
Zeena Rivera (NSIDP Ph.D. candidate), co-advised with Dr. Andrew Wikenheiser
neural circuits supporting foraging decisions
Miriam Ortega (BNS Ph.D. student)
frontocortical- midbrain modulation of Pavlovian-to-Instrumental processes
Tasneem Sadok (Rotating M.D./Ph.D. student)
drug experience influences on reinforcement learning
Undergraduate and Post-bac Research Assistants
Lana Alhabbal
Megan Cervera
Lidia Mergelian
Alex Yeghikian
Laboratory Manager
Megan Gomez, B.A.