
← Neuroscientists Talk Shop7. Sept. · 34 Min.
Episode 335 - Matt Wanat, PhD
Episode 335 - Matt Wanat, PhD
<p>On September 3, 2026 I met with UTSA colleague Dr. Matt Wanat to discuss the role of dopamine in performance and learning of motivated behavior. Matt explained why it is difficult to make a simple general description of dopamine function.</p><p>Guest: </p><p>Matt Wanat, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UT San Antonio</p><p>Host:</p><p>Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UT San Antonio</p><p>Thanks to James Tepper for original music</p>