Research in Dr. Wemmie's Laboratory is focused on these primary areas:

• Effects of brain pH on human fear conditioning and anxiety disorders
• Novel methods of monitoring brain pH
• Integration of molecular models of brain function and cognitive neuroscience
• Role of protons as neurotransmitters
• Roles of acid-sensing ion channels in brain function
• Roles of acid-sensing ion channels in neuron physiology
• Roles of acid-sensing ion channels in behavior