University of Utah · NeuroscienceGregg Lab
Christopher Gregg · Salt Lake City, Utah
Research Focus
Dr. Christopher Gregg's lab studies how genetic factors influence decision-making and behaviors, particularly in relation to mental health. They focus on genomic imprinting, which means that certain genes can be expressed depending on whether they come from the mother or the father. Using innovative techniques, they investigate how these genetic influences affect natural behaviors in mice, which may lead to new insights into human mental health and therapeutic approaches.
genomic imprintingdecision-makingmental illnessbehavioral geneticsnaturalistic foraging
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the impact of maternally and paternally imprinted genes on decision-making in monoaminergic neurons.
AIM 02Define links between specific cell populations and behavioral patterns in foraging.
AIM 03Explore the mechanisms underlying noncanonical imprinting effects in controlling behaviors.
Skills the Lab Values
mouse modelsgenetic manipulationbehavioral assaysmachine learningcell culture
Output against the department
Publications65bottom 17% of dept.554th of 671
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Citations3.9kbottom 30% of dept.471st of 671
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