Overview
We are interested in mapping neural circuits of natural behaviors in mice. Our main effort is to determine how daily timed feeding of a calorie restricted diet causes an increase in activity in the hours preceding daily meal time, a process termed "food anticipatory activity". This work is relevant to our understanding of longevity mediated by calorie restriction and also to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and food choice and motivation to eat.
Our work is supported by The Broad Foundation, The Ellison Medical Foundation, and The Klarman Foundation
