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William Horton
Assistant Teaching Professor (World Campus)
Faculty Senate Council Representative
Summary Statement

Will Horton’s primary research interest is understanding the intersection between circadian rhythms and drug abuse, especially nicotine.  He is particularly interested in how molecular/genetic changes lead to differences in behavior and vice versa.

Department
  • Biobehavioral Health - BBH
  • World Campus
  • Faculty Senate / HHD Shared Governance
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Education
  • Ph.D. Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience - University of Colorado - Boulder
  • B.S. Zoology - Michigan State University
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Phone
Office Address
230F Biobehavioral Health Building