Michael Wesley, PhD

Dr. Michael Wesley continues to be extremely successful with his program and as Director of the Neurobehavioral Systems Lab (NSL) at the University of Kentucky (UK). He maintains 77% effort dedicated to research and creative activity through his involvement as PI/MPI on 3 extramurally funded grants. His research involves combining behavioral modeling, functional neuroimaging, and non-invasive brain stimulation to better understand the mechanistic complexities of learning, memory, and choice in individuals with cocaine, opioid, or cannabis use disorder. In 2022 his work resulted in several peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters in progress. He and his students also disseminated primary research results in podium and poster presentations at several local and national conferences throughout the year. Dr. Wesley dedicates 11.25% effort to service which includes his involvement in grant review for multiple UK centers and mentorship of four pre-tenure faculty spanning 2 colleges and 3 departments at UK. Dr. Wesley dedicates 9.75% effort to instruction, including overseeing the training of a primary graduate student and a primary undergraduate student in the NSL, as well as his involvement on 5 graduate-level Master’s and Ph.D. thesis committees. Lastly, Dr. Wesley dedicates 2% effort to professional development, including attending development seminars at national conventions and those hosted by various leadership factions at UK.