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Johnathan Borland
Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health - Starting January, 2026
Department
  • Biobehavioral Health - BBH
Education
  • Georgia State University, PhD, Neuroscience, 2019
  • Georgia State University, MS, Neuroscience, 2019
  • Emory University, BS, Chemistry, 2009
  • Emory University, BA, Psychology, 2009
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Johnathan M. Borland, Ph.D is starting a research laboratory that investigates the neuronal mechanisms that regulate the rewarding properties of different types of social behaviors.  The lab is particularly interested in mechanisms in the mesolimbic dopamine circuit using both male and female Syrian hamsters.  This research aims to improve treatment strategies for neurological and psychiatric disorders characterized by deficits in the social domain.

Candidates interested in a PhD, postdoc, staff scientist, research technician or undergraduates are welcome to contact me.

Johnathan M. Borland, Ph.D - jmb10656@psu.edu