Steven Fluharty

Steven Fluharty is a Professor and Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. His research focuses on behavioral neuroscience, particularly the regulation of neuropeptide receptor gene expression and signal transduction in neuronal cells and live animals. He holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

His publications explore angiotensin receptor systems, with key works addressing AT1 and AT2 receptor biology in 1994 and 1996. These studies combine molecular techniques like antisense oligonucleotides with behavioral analysis to understand receptor function.

Fluharty's work bridges molecular neuroscience and physiological behavior, emphasizing translational insights from cell culture to whole-animal models. His academic leadership role reflects his contributions to interdisciplinary scientific education and research administration.