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Nathan Tublitz, Mentor
Biology / Neuroscience

Paul Mathews, McNair Scholar

Nathan Tublitz, Professor of Biology, received his Ph.D. in 1984 from the University of Washington and has been part of the UO faculty since 1986. His research interests focus on the neural mechanisms underlying behavior, how neuropeptides modulate behavior and their role in mediating neuroplasticity. Recent publications include “Neural Regulation of Cuttlefish Chromatophore Function by Glutamate and FMRFAmide,” Journal of Comparative Neurology, 420:499-511(2000) (with Dr. P.K. Loi).