John Green

John Green is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of Vermont (UVM), affiliated with the Biobehavioral Psychology program. His research focuses on the neurobiology of learning and memory, using rodent models to study Pavlovian and instrumental conditioning. Key areas include the medial prefrontal cortex's role in context-dependent behaviors and goal-directed actions, as well as cerebellar functions in associative learning. He collaborates with Professor Mark Bouton's lab to explore neural substrates of instrumental behavior transitions from goal-directed to habitual responses.

Education: B.A. from Drexel University (1990), M.A. and Ph.D. from Temple University (1996–1998). His work integrates behavioral neuroscience techniques, such as chemogenetic inhibition and electrophysiological recordings, to dissect neural circuits underlying learning and memory. Recent studies highlight the prelimbic cortex's critical role in context processing and early goal-directed behavior, while the infralimbic cortex mediates habitual behavior transitions.

Research also examines early life stress effects on cerebellar-dependent learning and endocannabinoid systems. He has investigated eyeblink classical conditioning as a model for cerebellar learning mechanisms, exploring pharmacological and molecular interventions (e.g., mGluR1/5 agonists, PKMζ inhibitors). His lab's work bridges basic neuroscience with translational insights into clinical conditions affecting learning and memory.

Advising and Grants: While specific grants are not listed, his research is likely supported by grants focused on behavioral neuroscience and neurobiology. He mentors students in experimental psychology, emphasizing neurobehavioral mechanisms and rodent modeling. Collaborations extend to institutions studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and cerebellar dysfunction in neurodevelopmental disorders.

Labs/Teams: His lab at UVM's John Dewey Hall collaborates with the Bouton Lab to develop neurobehavioral models of learning. Facilities include state-of-the-art neurophysiology and behavioral testing equipment for rodent studies.