F. Scott Kraly

F. Scott Kraly, the Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Colgate University, is a distinguished researcher and educator in behavioral neuroscience and psychopharmacology. With a B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, followed by post-doctoral research at Cornell University Medical College, Kraly has built an impressive career spanning over four decades. His research focuses on the neuroendocrine control of ingestive behavior, particularly the physiological mechanisms linking eating and drinking. Kraly has published extensively in prestigious journals like Nature and American Journal of Physiology, and authored two influential books: "The Unwell Brain" and "Psychopharmacology Problem Solving." At Colgate, he has mentored numerous undergraduates, with over 25 students co-authoring published research papers. Kraly's work extends beyond academia through his creation of a MOOC on psychiatric medication use and his contributions to public understanding of psychopharmacology and mental health. As a first-generation college graduate, he also serves as a role model for students from similar backgrounds.