My research follows two paths. First, experiments using a rodent model of acquired, reflex epilepsy that focus on neural correlates of seizures including plasticity in midbrain structures induced by seizure activity. Second, studies focused on changes in non-seizure behavior (e.g., learning and memory) and neural mechanisms for those behaviors altered by seizure susceptibility and frequency. This direction also includes my interest in midbrain mechanisms of sensory processing and integration that help an animal use single modality and multimodal sensory cues to guide behavior. All of my research involves collaboration with students. In fact, training undergraduate and masters students who are attractive to a variety of professional and/or doctoral programs as well as providing students the opportunity to "do good science" has become a priority in my research program.