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Stephan Anagnostaras is an Associate Professor at the University of California, San Diego, where he leads a research laboratory focused on the molecular-genetic, systems, and cognitive-behavioral understanding of how the brain produces behavior and cognition. His research primarily utilizes mouse models to investigate various areas including memory consolidation and the substrates of permanent memory, particularly within the hippocampus, the genetic contributions to fear and anxiety, and the role of 'memory genes' in governing addiction. Dr. Anagnostaras examines the interplay between genetics, neural systems, and behavior as he seeks to elucidate the processes underlying memory and cognition. His work has contributed to the understanding of the how specific genetic factors can impact memory and intelligence, with the lab's goal being to uncover the mechanisms that link genes to cognitive outcomes. For more information on ongoing projects, visit the lab's website at http://mocolab.org.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).