Jordan Elum

Jordan Elum holds a B.S. in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from the University of Washington Graduate Program in Neuroscience. In his doctoral work, he examined the role of dopamine-releasing neurons in motivated behavior, focusing on how heterogeneous subpopulations regulate learning and motivation. His current interests lie in understanding the neural dynamics of innate social behaviors. He has experience teaching and mentoring students in neuroscience courses and research projects at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Washington.