Neurobiology and Behavior

Research in Neurobiology and Behavior

From behavioral ecology to molecular neurobiology, we endeavor to understand the evolution and mechanisms of behavior. We use theoretical, observational, and experimental approaches in a variety of species, from crawling behavior in sea slugs to social communication in primates.

Faculty and Research Interests:

Sabrina Burmeister Neuroethology of animal communication, social control of reproduction.
Stephen Crews Molecular genetics of nervous system development
Ken Lohmann Neuroethology, sensory biology, and behavior of marine animals.
Karin Pfennig Behavioral Ecology
Maria Servedio Evolutionary theory, theoretical studies of behavior and speciation
Keith Sockman Neural, physiological, and behavioral ecology.
R. Haven Wiley Animal behavior, especially communication and social organization.