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    ABOUT US
    Research in the Kaun Lab
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    Research in the Kaun Lab

    What questions do we study and how do we feel we can contribute to what is understood about memory and addiction?
    Faculty Spotlight on Karla Kaun, PhD
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    Faculty Spotlight on Karla Kaun, PhD

    Dr. Karla Kaun, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, describes her research at Brown University, where she is investigating the roots of addiction.
    Carney Conversations: What can drunk flies tell us about addiction?
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    Carney Conversations: What can drunk flies tell us about addiction?

    Join the Carney Institute for Brain Science for a conversation about the roots of addiction with Karla Kaun, Robert and Nancy Carney Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Brown University. Held on May 18, 2020, this event was moderated by Diane Lipscombe, Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Director of the Carney Institute, and Christopher Moore, associate director of the Carney Institute.
    What do we study in the Kaun Lab?
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    What do we study in the Kaun Lab?

    What is the purpose of our work?
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    What is the purpose of our work?

    What outstanding questions in neuroscience are we addressing?
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    What outstanding questions in neuroscience are we addressing?

    What is the translational potential of our research?
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    What is the translational potential of our research?

    Why do research at Brown?
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    Why do research at Brown?

    A compact genome, tiny brain, and impressive toolbox of sophisticated neurogenetic tools make the fly an excellent model to understand the neural substrate of behavior. We use the powerful molecular and genetic tools available in the fly to investigate the neural substrates of drug reward at the molecular and cellular level.

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    Kaun Lab August 2021
    Mapping Connectivity
    Hiking in Colt State Park
    Ice Rink Bumper Cars 2018
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    Learn about collaborative brain science at Brown University
    Skating, Winter 2017

    Drosophila show remarkably long-lasting memories for a cue associated with an intoxicating dose of alcohol. We investigate the neural circuitry and associated molecular mechanisms within the fly brain that regulate this memory.

    Monster Mini-Golf August 2017
    Lab Retreat 2017
    Trampolining April 2017
    Lab Retreat 2016

    Our approach combines behavioural neuroscience, neuropharmacology, functional imaging, genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics and computer science in order to understand the mechanisms regulating memories for a drug experience.

    Teaching at the CSHL Neurobiology of Drosophila course
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    Learn more about Dr. Kaun in a People Behind the Science Podcast

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    Bowling 2016
    Drosophila melanogaster
    Curling 2016
    Karla and Amanda show off their skating prowess
    Ethanol Vapor

    Check out some of the lab's featured and recent publications