The Neurobiology and Behavior faculty in the Department of Biology use cellular and molecular approaches to study behavior and its substrates, neuronal function and organization. Electrophysiological, biochemical, immunocytochemical and other modern analytical techniques are used to investigate the design of motor control networks, the cellular substrates of circadian rhythms, the functional organization of neuroendocrine and sensory systems and various aspects of neural development.

Neurobiology and behavior faculty are also members of the Center For Biological Timing. The Center investigators study various aspects of timing, from the neuronal organization of circadian rhythms to the control of pulsatile hormone release.