Michael S. Levine

Michael S. Levine is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), with his academic affiliation under the Vice Chancellor Academic Personnel (VC-AP). His research focuses on understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Huntington's Disease, using transgenic mouse models and optogenetic techniques.

• Cortical and striatal dysfunction in Huntington's Disease
• Dopaminergic modulation in aging brain disorders
• Development of NMDA receptor studies in neurodegeneration

Research Funding: Levine has secured multiple NIH grants, including R01 and R21 mechanisms, to investigate Huntington's Disease and related disorders from 1983 to 2021. His work spans decades, emphasizing long-term contributions to neuroscience and neurodegenerative disease research.