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Beau Alward is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on the neuroendocrine regulation of social behaviors in cichlid fish, particularly examining steroid hormone mechanisms through molecular genetics and behavioral paradigms.
- Undergraduate: Biology, American River Community College (2005-2007)
- B.S., Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, UC Davis (2007-2009)
- M.A. and Ph.D., Psychological & Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University (2011-2015)
- Postdoctoral Research, Stanford University
The Alward Lab investigates how steroid hormones generate social behaviors in Astatotilapia burtoni cichlids. They employ approaches spanning molecular genetics, transcriptomics, and neurobiology to uncover hormonal control mechanisms in both sexes.
Recent work examines androgen receptor subtypes, aggression regulation, and mate choice dynamics. The lab combines behavioral observations with genetic and neuroendocrinological analyses to reveal fundamental principles of hormone-behavior interactions.
- Arnold Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow
Beau Alward's research has been supported by grants and collaborations, with students including Valerie Tornini and Stephanie Leal contributing to publications on cichlid social dominance and hormonal signaling.
