University of California-Berkeley · BiologySocial Neuroscience and Behavior Lab
Annaliese K. Beery · Berkeley, California
Research Focus
Dr. Annaliese K. Beery’s research focuses on understanding how social relationships, particularly peer friendships, are formed and maintained. Using prairie voles as a model organism, her lab investigates the role of the neuropeptide oxytocin in influencing social behaviors like acceptance of familiar partners and avoidance of strangers. By exploring these mechanisms, the lab aims to shed light on the neural basis of social connections and their implications for human relationships.
oxytocinsocial relationshipspeer affiliationprairie volesneurosciencesocial behaviorfriendshipbehavioral geneticsaggressionreceptor signaling
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the role of oxytocin in peer relationship formation.
AIM 02Examine the neural circuits involved in social behavior.
AIM 03Manipulate oxytocin signaling to study behavior changes.
AIM 04Compare social connectivity between prairie and meadow voles.
AIM 05Explore implications for understanding friendships in humans.
Skills the Lab Values
neuropharmacological techniquesgenetic manipulationbehavioral assaysanimal handlingsocial interaction testingdata analysisCRISPRimmunohistochemistryin vivo experiments
Output against the department
Publications82bottom 25% of dept.778th of 1,033
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Citations5.9kbottom 43% of dept.592nd of 1,033
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