That is why it is so disheartening to hear about the NSF and NIH funding pauses at UCLA. The impact this pause will have on trainees is devastating (3/3)

I also had the opportunity to spend time with two phenomenal scientists, Dr. Alicia Izquierdo Edler and Dr. Gina R. Poe, both of whom care deeply about training the next generation of scientists. (2/3)

Last week, I gave a talk to a group of talented and promising students participating in a summer research experience at UCLA. Their excitement and passion for science were truly inspiring. (1/3)

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After 20+ years after my PhD, I finally wrote the big theory paper that I dreamt of writing in the late 90's.

"Modular Maximization Theory: A Functional Account of Economic Behavior in Laboratory Animal Models with Applications to Drug-Seeking Behavior"

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