Michael J Kuhar, PhD, is Professor of Neuropharmacology in the Yerkes Research Center of Emory University. His general areas of interest include the brain, its structure and function, neuropsychiatric disease, and addicting drugs. He is one of the most highly cited scientists world-wide. He has trained a large cadre of students, fellows and visitors, received a number of prestigious awards, and remains involved in many aspects of research and education.