Behavioral Neuroscience

About Us

Behavioral neuroscientists at NC State employ a wide range of species and experimental approaches to elucidate the mechanisms that underlie and modulate behavior.

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Current research
There are four research areas, spanning across experimental and clinical neuroscience. We aim to inspire and cultivate researchers and educators at NC State. View the most current and exciting research today.

February 25, 2018

Companion Animals May Hold the Key to Human Pain Relief

Studying dogs and cats with osteoarthritis can have significant impact on the development of effective pain therapies for humans suffering from the same painful condition, according to a new research…

October 08, 2017

Olby Receives Largest Endowed Chair in NC State History

When Natasha Olby finished her veterinary neurology residency at NC State in 1999, she had a big decision to make — what to do next. She interviewed for several jobs, in…

September 01, 2017

Fatty Acids and Itchy Skin – a Q&A with Santosh Mishra

Santosh Mishra, assistant professor of neuroscience at NC State, was part of a team of NIH researchers who have discovered four previously unknown mediators for itch and pain in the skin.…