mattjwanat.bsky.social
Nerding out to neuroscience since 2002. Studying the neurobiology of motivated behavior by day. Running, hiking, eating, and camping by night. www.wanatlab.org
👤 Joined on 04 September 2023
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@mattjwanat.bsky.socialWinter Brain Enthusiasts, are you concerned that you've missed your chance to submit a poster for #WCBR2027? FEAR NOT!!!! We are extending the deadline to October 20th, 2026 so you can submit your amazing science! www.winterbrain.org
Show PostThe Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology at UT San Antonio is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor. What you'll find here: ✅ A collaborative, fast-growing department ✅ A vibrant, affordable city with a great quality of life 👉 Apply here: bit.ly/4drxSBv
Show PostExcited to share the lab's first fiber photometry paper, out now in #JNeurosci 🎉😃🐀🧠💫 This one feels particularly special: it marks a new experimental direction for the lab and reflects so much hard work, troubleshooting, learning, and persistence from an incredible team 🔬✨ More to come!
Show PostVery excited to share our new preprint. We identify the basolateral amygdala dopamine system as an important interface between dynamic shifts in the environment and decisions to engage in vigorous drug use. Really challenging studies led brilliantly by Dr. Megan Brickner.
Show Postinitially I thought "oh great mice have preconceptions now along with empathy and regret"
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