Johns Hopkins University · PsychologyKuchibhotla Lab
Kishore V Kuchibhotla · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Kishore V Kuchibhotla's lab at Johns Hopkins University focuses on understanding how our behavior transitions from goal-directed actions to automatic habits. By using innovative behavioral paradigms and advanced neural tools, the lab studies how these transitions occur in real time, particularly in the context of substance use disorders. This research aims to uncover the neural circuits involved in habit formation, which could lead to better treatment options for maladaptive behaviors.
habitsgoal-directed behaviorneural circuitssubstance use disordersreal-time monitoring
Research Aims
3AIM 01Explore the neural dynamics during transitions from goal-directed actions to habitual behaviors.
AIM 02Validate a novel behavioral paradigm to assess habit formation in real time.
AIM 03Investigate the involvement of pre-motor cortical signals in controlling behavior transitions.
Skills the Lab Values
optogeneticsfiber photometrybehavioral paradigmsanimal trainingneural circuit manipulation
Output against the department
Publications13bottom 1% of dept.293rd of 296
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Citations2.5kbottom 24% of dept.225th of 296
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