Regular biography
Dipesh Chaudhury is an Assistant Professor of Biology at NYU Abu Dhabi. His research focuses on neural circuits, mood disorders, and memory loss. Chaudhury received his bachelor’s degree from the University of London and his PhD from the Open University, UK, under the supervision of Prof. Steven Rose. He has held post-doctoral and associate scientist positions at UCLA, CNRS in Marseille, Cornell University, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In Spring 2015, he joined the Biology faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi.
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Dipesh Chaudhury is a researcher at New York University Abu Dhabi, focusing on Neuroscience, Sleep, Circadian rhythms, and Depression. His work explores the neural mechanisms underlying depression-related behaviors, with a particular emphasis on the role of midbrain dopamine neurons and BDNF signaling. He investigates how circadian modulation affects learning and memory, as well as the impact of stress and CRF on neural activation. His research also examines the role of neuronal circuits in resilience to social stress and addiction. By integrating molecular, cellular, and behavioral approaches, Chaudhury aims to uncover the biological basis of mood disorders and potential therapeutic targets.