Members of the Moorman Lab are studying a range of topics broadly related to the relationship between neural circuit function and behavior.  

We are particularly interested in how neural function in areas of the brain such as the frontal cortex, hippocampus, hypothalamus, and striatum (among others) are associated with motivation and cognitive control.

A recent area of focus in our lab is on the noncanonical hippocampus (CA2, fasciola cinereum, and indusium griseum).  Check out our 2026 SfN Minisymposium.

We are also interested in translational implications of these topics, including those related to drug and alcohol use and dependence, mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and neurodegenerative disease.

Currently funded projects are described below: