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Scott Sternson is a professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego. His laboratory focuses on investigating the neural and molecular mechanisms that govern physiological states such as hunger and thirst. Through his research, he aims to gain insights into the motivations generated by the brain, particularly in relation to significant public health challenges like obesity, overeating, and addiction. By bridging the gap between research on model organisms and human diseases, Scott integrates cutting-edge molecular technologies with system neuroscience to develop novel chemogenetic technologies that enhance our understanding of these processes. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University in 2001 and held a postdoctoral position at Rockefeller University in Neurobiology and Molecular Genetics until December 2006.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).