Mariam Mahboob

This study identifies NAc cholinergic interneurons as regulators of natural reward approach initiation by linking sensory input to motivated action.

This study investigates how DLS astrocytes contribute to EtOH-induced stimulation and drinking behavior through calcium signaling and cholinergic interactions in mice.

The paper generates mouse models with human mutations in TD genes, showing sensorimotor and reward learning phenotypes, dopamine changes, and sex-specific effects.