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Julie Fudge, M.D., is a Professor in the Departments of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD). Her research focuses on the neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of brain regions involved in psychiatric illnesses, particularly the amygdala’s role in mood disorders and schizophrenia. She holds joint credentials in Geriatric Psychiatry and leads the Fudge Lab, which investigates the impact of early life stress on amygdala development and its implications for mental health.
Education:
- B.A. in Philosophy, Colgate University (1980)
- M.D., Einstein College of Medicine (1989)
Research Interests:
- Neurobiology of the amygdala in psychiatric disorders
- Stress effects on dopamine and neural circuits
- Developmental plasticity and early life adversity
- Primate models of mental health
Her lab employs advanced techniques like fMRI, tract tracing, and molecular profiling to study amygdala pathways and their role in anxiety, addiction, and mood disorders.
Publications: Over 60 peer-reviewed articles, including recent studies on microglia morphology in primate amygdala, CRF-dopamine interactions, and transcriptional profiling of anxious temperament.
Awards: Notable recognitions include the M.L. Meyers Teaching Award (2005), Fellow status (2003), and inclusion in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare (2002–2006).
Advising & Grants: Mentors graduate students (e.g., Dennisha King, Daulton Myers) and oversees grants exploring stress, dopamine, and amygdala development. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Pittsburgh and Vanderbilt University.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Fudge Lab, part of the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience. Active in projects like ‘Early Life Stress and Amygdala Development’ and ‘Dopamine and Stress: Circuits Through the Extended Amygdala.’
