Mahboubeh Tavakoli-Nezhad

Mahboubeh Tavakoli-Nezhad is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on neural regulation of circadian rhythms, opioid-dopamine interactions in the hypothalamus, and molecular mechanisms underlying circadian photoentrainment. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Wayne State University (2005), M.Sc. in Toxicology from the University of Michigan (2000), and B.S. in Biology from Isfahan University (1995).

• Education:
• B.S., Biology, Isfahan University, Iran
• M.Sc., Toxicology, University of Michigan
• Ph.D., Pharmacology, Wayne State University
• Research Interests:
• Neural regulation of circadian rhythms
• Opioid receptor signaling in lactation
• Clock gene expression dynamics
• Lead neurotoxicity on dopamine systems

Her publications span topics from circadian clock genetics to neuroendocrine interactions, with recent work exploring bacterial symbiosis in Dictyostelium discoideum. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches bridging molecular biology and neurophysiology. No lab teams or advising roles are explicitly mentioned in the provided information.