Decoding the Neural Circuits of Behavior

The Shabel Lab at UT Southwestern Medical Center investigates the lateral habenula to understand reward, avoidance, and the biological underpinnings of affective disorders.

Our Mission

Our research focuses on discovering how the brain encodes positive and negative feedback, how imbalances in these signals contribute to psychiatric disorders, and how these systems can be targeted therapeutically.

Latest Updates

December 5th 2025

Lupita Graduates!

Congrats Dr. Rios!

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October 28th 2025

Srijani Graduates!

Congrats Dr. Biswas!

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April 20th 2024

Natalia Graduates!

Congrats Dr. Rodriguez-Sosa!

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