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PROJECT 1
Sex differences in alcohol-drinking behaviors
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We are exploring how sex hormones and chromosomes contribute to female vulnerability to alcohol-drinking behaviors.
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Current funding: R01 grant
Prior funding: F99 DSPAN grant (PI: Sneddon)
PROJECT 2
Neural mechanisms of opioid reward and aversion
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We are using chemogenetics to explore the contribution of striatal circuits to opioid-mediated reward and aversion. This work is funded through internal grants from Miami University.
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Current funding: R15 AREA grant
PROJECT 3
Neural mechanisms of aversion-resistant drinking
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Most recently, we have explored the contribution of subpopulations of mu-opioid receptors to drinking despite negative consequences.
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Past funding: R15 AREA grant
PROJECT 4
Early life stress model of co-morbid PTSD and alcohol use disorder
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In collaboration with Dr. Jennifer Quinn, we are investigating how exposure to a traumatic event in infancy can enhance fear learning and alcohol drinking.
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Past funding: R21 grant
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