Flint Lab: How genes influence behavior

The Flint Lab studies the genetic basis of behavior and psychiatric disorders using mouse models and advanced genomic tools. It focuses on understanding how specific genes contribute to emotional and cognitive traits relevant to anxiety, depression, and substance use. The lab is part of the broader effort to bridge animal and human research in behavioral genetics. Dr. Jonathan Flint leads the lab and is a leading figure in international genetics consortia. The lab’s work aims to inform personalized medicine approaches for mental illness.