Ellen Rodberg
Lecturer in Neuroscience
Ellen Rodberg is interested in the neural circuits underlying motivation and decision- making, with a focus on identifying differences across individuals, sexes, and species. Her doctoral research examined the locus coeruleus–noradrenergic system and its influence on positive and negative reinforcement behavior. She is dedicated to education and passionate about teaching and mentoring undergraduates. In the classroom she aims to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of neuroscience. Outside of the classroom and lab she enjoys crafting, board games, and gardening.
Selected Publications
Rodberg, Ellen M., Carolina R. den Hartog, Emma Dauster, Elena M. Vazey, 2023 “Sex-dependent noradrenergic modulation of premotor cortex during decision-making.”eLife 12:e85590.
Rodberg, Ellen M., Elena M. Vazey, 2022 “Individual differences in behavioral flexibility predict future volitional ethanol consumption in mice.” Alcohol 101 37-43.
Rodberg, Ellen M. 2020 “Stress-Induced Increases in Locus Coeruleus Norepinephrine Underlie Extinction Learning Deficits.” Journal of Neuroscience 40 (29) 5512-5514.
Rodberg, Ellen M., Carolina R. den Hartog, Rachel I. Anderson, Howard C. Becker, David E. Moorman, and Elena M. Vazey. 2017. “Stress Facilitates the Development of Cognitive Dysfunction After Chronic Ethanol Exposure.” Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research