Dr. Lindsey Schier

Biography

Lindsey Schier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on the integration of oral and postoral signals in the regulation of meal size and diet selection, particularly in the context of chronic overconsumption and obesity. The Schier lab aims to understand how the chemical constituents of foods and fluids are sensed and processed by the brain, leading to behavioral outputs that support energy balance. This work is critical given the alarming rates of overweight and obesity in the United States, which are often associated with diets high in palatable and calorically rich foods. By studying the chemosensory systems involved in taste and ingestive behavior, Schier seeks to uncover the mechanisms that drive food learning and memory, as well as the gut-brain axis's role in these processes.

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