Mar Sanchez, PhD

Mar Sanchez, PhD, studies the neurobiological systems that control stress physiology and emotion regulation. Dr. Sanchez is particularly interested in the effects of early life stress on the development of brain systems and the psychopathology and pathophysiology of anxiety and mood disorders.

Dr. Sanchez collaborates with a number of researchers at Yerkes, including Drs. Jocelyne Bachevalier, Michael Davis, Leonard Howell, Lisa Parr, Kerry Ressler, Kim Wallen, Mark Wilson, Xiaodong Zhang, and Yerkes Director Dr. Stuart Zola.