Devaleena S. Pradhan

Dr. Devaleena S. Pradhan is an Associate Professor of Biological Sciences at Idaho State University, specializing in behavioral neuroendocrinology and integrative physiology. She leads the Integrative Physiology Lab, focusing on understanding the physiological mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity in organisms, particularly in songbirds and fish. Her research integrates molecular, subcellular, and systemic approaches to study how neural, sensory, and motor systems adapt to environmental changes through endocrinological mechanisms.

Education: Dr. Pradhan earned her Ph.D. in Neurobiology and Behavior from Georgia State University in 2014, following an M.S. in Biology from the same institution in 2012. She also holds an M.S. in Zoology (2008) and a B.S. in Biology (2004) from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. She completed postdoctoral training at UCLA from 2014 to 2018.

Research Interests: Her work centers on behavioral neuroendocrinology, integrative physiology, and phenotypic plasticity. She explores how hormonal regulation influences reproductive phenotypes and social behaviors, using techniques like in vitro/in vivo biochemical manipulations, hormone assays, and behavioral analyses.

Scientific Awards:

• Dorothy Skinner Award (2015) – Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology

Teaching & Service: Dr. Pradhan teaches courses such as Human Systematic Physiology, Endocrinology, and Senior Seminar. She founded "This is Biology," a professional development series for students, and chairs the Undergraduate Committee at Idaho State University.

Labs & Teams: She directs the Integrative Physiology Lab, which investigates the crosstalk between brain and peripheral organ systems to regulate phenotypic expression and enhance reproductive success.