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Kyle Gobrogge is a Lecturer in the Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience at Boston University. He holds a PhD from Florida State University. His research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying aggression, social bonding, and neurochemical regulation in animal models such as voles and fruit flies. Key themes include dopamine pathways, oxytocin roles in social behavior, and the neuroendocrine basis of addiction and stress responses.
Dr. Gobrogge’s work bridges behavioral neuroscience with molecular mechanisms, exploring how neurotransmitters like dopamine and cortisol interact with social and environmental factors. His studies utilize optogenetic techniques and transgenic models to dissect neural circuits involved in aggression, pair-bonding, and drug reward systems. Recent investigations include the impact of group dynamics on gene expression in voles and the role of CRF-VTA circuits in stress-induced cocaine addiction escalation.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, linking basic neuroscience to broader implications for human behavior, mental health, and addiction treatment strategies. His research has contributed to understanding the neurobiology of pair-bonding, the role of vasopressin in monogamy, and the effects of amphetamine on social attachment systems.
