Dr. Iñiguez’s training is in Behavioral Neuroscience (also known as Physiological Psychology or Biopsychology). As such, his research mission is to address scientific questions using cutting-edge research tools in an independently funded laboratory that involves student training and participation. Dr. Iñiguez’s goal is to provide a unique contribution to the fields of neuroscience and psychiatry by examining the potential neurobiological factors underlying mood-related disorders (i.e., major depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder) at the preclinical level. Specifically, his objective is to examine the long-term behavioral and neurobiological consequences of exposure to stress and/or psychotropic drugs across the lifespan.