Welcome to the Edwards Lab

Our Focus

Learning and Memory, and Reward/Addiction pathways:

By combining electrophysiology with pharmacology, molecular biology (qPCR), optogenetics, behavioral studies, and immunohistochemistry, Dr. Edwards lab investigates synaptic plasticity—the cellular mechanism that enables our brains to learn and adapt. Our research focuses on synaptic plasticity in two key brain regions: the hippocampus, which plays a central role in learning and memory, and the ventral tegmental area, the brain's reward pathway. The ultimate goal is to understand normal brain function and apply this knowledge to abnormal conditions, such as stress, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s disease in the hippocampus, as well as the effects of drug exposure (e.g., psychedelics, morphine, THC, and polysubstance use) on the ventral tegmental area.

*If you are interested in doing research in the Edwards Lab please fill out an application and return it to LSB 3046 or 4005 (CELL office)*

Jeffrey G. Edwards, PhD

3046 LSB
Provo, UT 84602
Office Phone: (801) 422-8080
Lab Phone: (801) 422-6366
Jeffrey_Edwards@byu.edu
Professor; Cell Biology and Physiology
Neuroscience Center; Associate Director
Curriculum Vitae