Dr. Roberto Vincis receives grant to research endocannabinoid modulation and diet

Dr. Roberto Vincis, Professor of Biological Sciences and Neuroscience, has been awarded a new grant from the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes. This $67,500 grant award will support Dr. Vincis’ ongoing studies on the neural basis of our ability to decide and plan eating behaviors and dietary choices. These studies aim to further understanding the role of the gustatory portion of the insular cortex, in processing sensory, affective, and cognitive dimensions associated with the experience of eating. To this end, Dr. Vincis’ group use a combination of experimental approaches including electrophysiology, optical imaging, behavioral training, and computational methods.