Robert S. Astur

Robert S. Astur is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on the neurobiology of memory, particularly the roles of the hippocampus and amygdala, using translational tasks across rodents, monkeys, apes, and humans. Key areas include anxiety disorders, substance abuse, depression, virtual reality applications, spatial memory, and gender differences in cognition.

• Primary Affiliation: University of Connecticut, Department of Psychological Sciences
• Techniques: Virtual reality, fMRI, behavioral testing

His work investigates risk factors for mental health disorders and develops interventions for at-risk populations. Recent publications highlight virtual reality applications in conditioned place preference, substance use disorders, and cognitive assessments in schizophrenia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. However, his extensive publication record and leadership in virtual reality-based cognitive research demonstrate significant contributions to behavioral neuroscience and translational psychology.