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Rossteen (Ross) Mansouri-Rad

Ross Mansouri-Rad
Graduation Year: 2026
Thesis: The biphasic nicotine response of the interpeduncular nucleus: Setting the stage for drug seeking behaviors
Advisor: Daniel McGehee

Ross is interested in motivation, decision making, and addiction. He is currently studying the contribution of an aversion mediating circuit to nicotine seeking and avoidance in mice. Ross is passionate about training and mentorship of the next generation of scientists especially those from underrepresented backgrounds in science.

For those applying to be graduate-level researchers, reach out and Ross will be happy to help look over your application materials.