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Thomas Hnasko is a Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego. He completed his PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of Washington, Seattle in 2006. After obtaining his doctorate, Dr. Hnasko joined the University of California, San Francisco in 2011 to focus on Neuroscience and Physiology. His research primarily involves the study of mu-opioid receptors and their role in the habenulo-interpeduncular circuit related to opioid dependence. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of the functional anatomical heterogeneity of the ventral pallidum circuits and their implications for behavioral reinforcement. His commitment to research is demonstrated through multiple funded projects from the National Institutes of Health related to addiction and neurophysiological characterization. He actively collaborates with other experts in the field, contributing both to his own research lab and to broader academic efforts in neuroscience. Dr. Hnasko's work has been widely published and recognized within the academic community, showcasing his commitment to advancing scientific knowledge.
Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).