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Luis de Lecea is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, where he contributes to research and education in the field of behavioral neuroscience. His scholarly interests revolve around understanding the molecular and neuronal circuits that regulate brain arousal, particularly in relation to sleep-wake transitions and the impact of stress and drug addiction on these circuits. His work employs various methodologies, including molecular, optogenetic, anatomical, and behavioral techniques. Luis has received the Distinguished Investigator Award from NARSAD and the Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award from the Sleep Research Society, signaling his significant contributions to neuroscience. He has also held a Senior Fulbright Fellowship and has been a member of the Board of Scientific Counselors for the National Institute on Drug Abuse. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Barcelona and postdoctoral training in Molecular Neurobiology at the Scripps Research Institute.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
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