Anthony Burgos-Robles

Anthony Burgos-Robles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Sciences. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms of emotion, learning, memory, motivation, and stress, particularly involving cortical and amygdala circuits. He is actively engaged in neuroscience research with recent publications in top-tier journals such as Cell, eLife, and Translational Psychiatry.

Research Interests:

• Cortical and amygdala circuits
• Emotion and fear processing
• Learning and memory, especially observational and safety learning
• Motivation and reward
• Effects of stress on neural and behavioral outcomes
• Prefrontal regulation of emotional behavior

His recent work (2023–2024) explores how social threat alters brain connectivity, how reward contingencies modulate amygdala neurons, and how prefrontal regions regulate safety learning under ethologically relevant threats. These studies often integrate behavioral paradigms, in vivo recordings, and computational models.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants: While no current students or grant funding are explicitly listed, his active publication record and faculty position suggest ongoing mentorship and research funding. He collaborates with leading researchers such as Kay M. Tye, Gregory J. Quirk, and Anna Beyeler.

Labs and Research Teams: Dr. Burgos-Robles leads a neuroscience research lab at UTSA focused on emotional circuitry. His work is part of broader collaborations within UTSA and with external institutions, particularly in the study of fear, motivation, and social behavior.