Rhiana Simon, PhD
rhianasimon.bsky.social
Rhiana Simon, PhD
@rhianasimon.bsky.social
A.P. Giannini postdoctoral fellow | Harwell Lab | UCSF | Opioids and 🧠 development
Thrilled to announce that our paper is now finally out! 🎉We combine scRNAseq, 2p imaging, ephys, and behavior to understand the role of lateral septal Nts neurons in opioid withdrawal. Curious about the septum and addiction? Give it a read👇

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Opioid-driven disruption of the septum reveals a role for neurotensin-expressing neurons in withdrawal
Opioid withdrawal produces a dysphoric state that can lead to relapse. Simon et al. reveal that lateral septal neurotensin-expressing neurons are selectively activated by naloxone and drive changes in...
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May 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as an A.P. Giannini Postdoctoral Fellow! 🥳 Feeling fortunate to have received funding for my work on neurodevelopment of the lateral septum
April 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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