Area of research
Endocrine and Autonomic Systems · Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
Research interest
Research interests include Ventral tegmental area, Neuroscience, Nucleus accumbens, Dopamine, Dopaminergic, and Psychology.
GLP-1 receptor agonist semaglutide reduces appetite while increasing dopamine reward signaling
Stress-driven potentiation of lateral hypothalamic synapses onto ventral tegmental area dopamine neurons causes increased consumption of palatable food
Temporally Specific Roles of Ventral Tegmental Area Projections to the Nucleus Accumbens and Prefrontal Cortex in Attention and Impulse Control
Zona incerta neurons projecting to the ventral tegmental area promote action initiation towards feeding
Corticolimbic Mechanisms of Behavioral Inhibition under Threat of Punishment
A neuronal mechanism underlying decision-making deficits during hyperdopaminergic states
Is leptin resistance the cause or the consequence of diet-induced obesity?
Enhancing excitability of dopamine neurons promotes motivational behaviour through increased action initiation
Melanocortin 3 Receptor Signaling in Midbrain Dopamine Neurons Increases the Motivation for Food Reward
Chemogenetic Activation of Midbrain Dopamine Neurons Affects Attention, but not Impulsivity, in the Five-Choice Serial Reaction Time Task in Rats
Central Melanocortins Regulate the Motivation for Sucrose Reward
Combined Use of the Canine Adenovirus-2 and DREADD-Technology to Activate Specific Neural Pathways In Vivo
Ghrelin Mediates Anticipation to a Palatable Meal in Rats