David Linsenbardt

David Linsenbardt, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Addiction Neuroscience from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (2012), an MS in Behavioral Neuroscience from Binghamton University (2008), and a BA in Psychology from San Diego State University (2004). His research integrates systems genetics and systems neuroscience to investigate the neurobiological causes and consequences of substance use/abuse disorders, particularly Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs), with a focus on behavioral and electrophysiological genetics.

• Education:
  • PhD, Addiction Neuroscience (2012), Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
  • MS, Behavioral Neuroscience (2008), Binghamton University (SUNY)
  • BA, Psychology (2004), San Diego State University

His lab studies how genetic factors influence brain activity during drug-taking behaviors and complex cognitive tasks, aiming to identify biological systems for therapeutic intervention. Research involves extracellular electrophysiology and molecular genetics analysis.

Scientific Awards:

• International Behavioral and Neural Genetics Society Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow Award (2013)
• Paul J. McKinley Award for Outstanding Graduate Student in Addiction Neuroscience (2012)
• Graduate Student Merit Award, Binghamton University (2006)

Courses Taught:

• Developmental Psychology
• General Psychology
• Drugs and Behavior
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Animal Learning Laboratory
• Statistical Design and Analysis