ABOUT US
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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.
Kaun Lab, August 2018
Hiking in Colt State Park
Ice Rink Bumper Cars 2018
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
Bowling 2016
Drosophila melanogaster
Jamie proposes to join the lab!
Learn more about Dr. Kaun in a People Behind the Science Podcast
Curling 2016
Collecting Sea Glass at Colt State Park
Karla and Amanda show off their skating prowess
Check out some of the lab's featured and recent publications
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