Tell me about Kay Tye

Kay Tye is an American neuroscientist who holds the position of Professor and the Wylie Vale Chair at the Salk Institute for Biological Sciences. She's known for using innovative techniques like optogenetics to investigate the neural circuit basis of social interactions, emotions, motivation, and the subjective experience of loneliness. Her work contributes significantly to our understanding of the brain's role in shaping behavior and psychological states.