Christian H. Lemon

Christian H. Lemon is an Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma's School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying thermosensation and taste, particularly how these senses guide animal and human behavior. He investigates the integration of sensory signals in brain regions like the parabrachial nucleus, emphasizing multisensory processing and its role in homeostasis and protective behaviors.

Dr. Lemon's work employs multidisciplinary approaches, including systems neurophysiology, genetic tools for neuronal manipulation, computational modeling, and custom experimental hardware. His lab receives funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and explores topics such as TRP channel-mediated temperature sensing, taste-neurosomatosensory convergence, and the neural coding of valence (pleasure/aversion).

Recent studies highlight interactions between bitter taste and pain pathways, the role of TRPM8/TRPV1 in thermal perception, and the functional organization of brain circuits processing multisensory inputs. These findings contribute to understanding health-related issues like pain signaling and food acceptance.