Center for Brain, Behavior, and Evolution
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Brain, Behavior and Evolution Website
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Understanding the natural diversity of behavior, in the lab & in the wild.
The Center for Brain, Behavior and Evolution (BB&E) is dedicated to the synthesis of evolutionary, psychological, physiological and genomic approaches to the study of behavior. We foster collaborative research and education to promote innovation within the field, and communicate these advances to the public. Through basic research, we provide novel perspectives on problems in human health, wildlife conservation and other applications of behavioral sciences.
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Director: Steve Phelps
sphelps@mail.utexas.edu
512-475-6304
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Molly E Cummings
ProfessorThe William H. and Gladys G. Reeder Fellowship in Ecology (Holder)Evolution of Conspicuous Signals. Mechanisms of Crypsis. Neural Mechanisms of Mate Choice.
Hans Hofmann
Professor, Faculty collaboration with Gore labNeuromolecular and genomic basis of social behavior and its evolution
Tristan D KubikYikes! Who let him out of the insectary? Get that entomologist back where he belongs before we all get into trouble.
Jonathan Pierce
Associate ProfessorThe genetic mechanisms that govern behaviors and contribute to neurological disorders.
Michael J Ryan
ProfessorClark Hubbs Regents Professorship in Zoology (Holder)Evolution and mechanisms of animal behavior, especially sexual selection and communication
Peter Thomas
Professor Emeritus (Interim Appointment)H-E-B Endowed Chair in Marine Science (Emeritus)Fish Reproductive Physiology, Marine Environmental Toxicology
Harold H Zakon
ProfessorThe function, regulation, and evolution of voltage-dependent ion channels. The regulation of sodium and potassium channels by hormones.
