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Center for Health Behavior Neuroscience

In a society where food is plentiful and exercise is optional, our choices have led to skyrocketing obesity rates and health-care costs. The Center for Health Behavior Neuroscience was formed to support and unify research at the University of Kansas Medical Center and throughout the Greater Kansas City Area that is focused on the brain's role in obesity, addiction, and other health behaviors.

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RESEARCH

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brain

Through functional neuroimaging and
other technologies,
our investigators have
identified brain regions
that respond differently
to visual food cues in
obese and healthy
weight individuals.

apple and water

Biology plays a
critical role in
determining poor health choices at the individual level. Research is now aimed at understanding
the biological roots of
this resistance to
healthy decision-making.

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CHBN is leading the
way in understanding brain contributions to various health behaviors through multidisciplinary teams formed across Kansas and Missouri.
This effort has led to significant NIH funding.

Last modified: Mar 20, 2013

Center for Health Behavior Neuroscience

Email: CHBN@kumc.edu

Phone: 913-588-9077

Mailing address:
Mailstop 1058
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160

Physical address:
Suite 100, KU Endowment Building
4125 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160

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