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Dr. Anita Devineni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Emory University. She leads the Devineni Lab located in Rollins 1154, where her research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying sensory processing and behavioral flexibility in Drosophila melanogaster. Her educational background includes a B.S. from Stanford University (2006) and a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco (2012).
Her research integrates molecular biology, optogenetics, functional imaging, connectomics, behavioral analysis, and computational modeling to investigate: (1) integration of taste, hunger, and experience in behavioral guidance; (2) neural encoding of taste stimuli; (3) state-dependent reconfiguration of neural circuits; and (4) taste-reward integration in feeding behaviors. These studies have implications for understanding disordered eating and sensory processing.
Publication analysis reveals a strong focus on neurogenetics of taste processing, with recent work emphasizing connectomics (2024-2025) and earlier foundational research on ethanol responses (2009-2013). Her lab maintains a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through inclusive hiring practices and advocacy.
