Hyewon Cho
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Hyewon Cho investigates the neural circuits underlying defensive behaviors, with a focus on how the brain processes threat and orchestrates survival responses. Her work centers on the parabrachial nucleus (PBN), particularly calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) neurons, which she has shown act as a general alarm system signaling aversive information to the forebrain. In her highly cited 2025 study, Cho demonstrated that activating PBN CGRP neurons modulates active defensive behaviors under naturalistic threat conditions, revealing that these neurons influence both passive and active responses—a key insight into how animals adapt to danger. This work has already garnered 7 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on behavioral neuroscience. By bridging molecular and systems-level approaches, Cho’s research provides a framework for understanding how threat signals are integrated into flexible behavioral strategies. Her findings have implications for anxiety and stress-related disorders, where defensive responses become maladaptive. Cho’s innovative use of naturalistic paradigms and her focus on CGRP neurons mark her as a rising leader in the study of survival circuits and emotional behavior.
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