Congratulations
to Amber L. Alhadeff, Ph.D.
Assistant Member
Monell Chemical Senses Center
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Meet the Winner
Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
Congratulations to Amber L. Alhadeffon winning the
2021 Eppendorf & Science Prize for her work on the gut-
brain control of hunger circuits. Dr. Alhadeff’s research
has revealed how hunger-sensitive neurons in the brain
receive signals from the gastrointestinal tract, and how
they influence food intake and other survival behaviors.
Her work helps to answer such questions as why we
behave differently when we have not eaten, how we know
when to stop eating, how foods we eat influence our
brain activity, and why we perceive the world differently
when we are hungry or full.The annual US$25,000 Eppendorf & Science Prize
for Neurobiology honors scientists, like Dr. Alhadeff,
for their outstanding contributions to neurobiological
research. Amber L. Alhadeffis the 20th recipient of this
international award. Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the
2021 winner and finalists will be honored at a virtual
Prize Ceremony in November 2021.You could be nex t to win this prize.
If you are 35 years of age or younger and currently per-
forming neurobiological research, you could be next to
win the 2022 Prize. Deadline for entries is June 15, 2022.1029Product.indd 525 10/25/21 1:39 PM