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About Arshad M. Khan, Ph.D.

I study the structure and function of neural systems that regulate energy balance, neuroendocrine function and behavioral state in the mammalian brain. My focus is on how neural circuits in these systems are organized, how they help control motivated behaviors and autonomic function, and how they respond to changes in nutrient status. A major goal of my laboratory is to map these circuits using atlas-based approaches and to functionally interrogate them using chemical and gene-based targeting.

I collaborate on neuroinformatics and computer science projects related to the modeling, management, and migration of neuroscientific data. I maintain active research interests in the history of neuroscience, and in comparative neurobiology and genomics.

Finally, as part of my strong commitment to classroom and laboratory instruction in the life sciences (biology, biochemistry, neuroscience) at the university level, I also collaborate on science education studies and training initiatives to improve undergraduate and graduate student learning outcomes and to instill equity in our educational practices, especially for STEM students within underrepresented minorities.

Positions

Present Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso
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Present Director, UTEP Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, University of Texas at El Paso
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Curriculum Vitae




Grants

2018 - Present INTERROGATING BRAIN CIRCUITS THAT CONTROL FEEDING CAUSED BY FASTING OR BY CRAVING
NIGMS
Role: PI
2017 - Present DEVELOPMENT AND SEX DIFFERENTIATION OF CONTEXT FEAR NEURAL CIRCUITS
NIMH
Role: Co-I
Colleague(s): PI: Andrew M. Poulos (U Albany)
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Professional Service and Affiliations

1995 - Present Member, Society for Neuroscience
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Contact Information

Office: (915) 747-8436

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Neuroendocrine and Other Brain Circuits Responsive to Changes in Blood Sugar (9)

Neural Circuits Underlying Learning, Emotional Processing, and Addiction (4)

Neuroscience Education (2)

Gene and Protein Expression Patterns in the Brain (6)

Neuroinformatics and Computer Vision (3)

Neural Controls of Food Intake and Body Weight Regulation (7)