Nikhil Urs

Nikhil Urs is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, focusing on dopamine neurotransmission and its role in neurological and psychiatric disorders. His research explores signaling pathways, neuronal circuits, and behavioral outcomes in models of Parkinson's disease, schizophrenia, and ADHD. The Urs Lab integrates molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches to develop novel therapies targeting dopamine-related disorders.

Key areas include β-arrestin signaling in dopamine receptors, gut-brain axis interactions, and drug discovery for addiction and psychostimulant effects. Urs has published extensively on topics like dopamine dynamics, metabolic regulation, and GPCR pharmacology, with notable contributions in Cell Metab, Biol Psychiatry, and PNAS. His work highlights translational research bridging basic neuroscience and clinical applications.

Labs/Teams: Urs Lab at the University of Florida, collaborating on projects studying dopamine pathways and therapeutic development.