She teaches courses such as “Neurobiology of Learning and Memory”, and “Drugs and Behavior”. Dr. Masino aims to make science accessible to all, including those with limited background or a hesitance toward science. Recently she initiated a new course titled “The Green Mind”, underscoring interactions between the brain and the environment. Dr. Masino’s research laboratory is focused on adenosine (ah-den-oh-seen), a molecule that plays a dual role in metabolism and brain activity. Her basic research involves students and is aimed toward disorders such as epilepsy, autism, and traumatic brain injury.