Opioid neuropeptide genotypes in relation to heroin abuse: dopamine tone contributes to reversed mesolimbic proenkephalin expression.
Proc Natl Acad Sci USA, 2008
Research Overview
We are focused on the study of the human brain of drug abusers and subjects with psychiatric disorders in relation to opioid neuropeptide, cannabinoid, and dopamine neuronal systems.
Areas of Interest
Molecular neurobiology of opioid, cannabinoid and dopamine neuronal systems in drug abuse and related psychiatric disorders: relevance of genetic vulnerability
Neuropsychopharmacology
Neurodevelopment
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Department Affiliation
This Research Program includes faculty members of the following educational departments at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
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Talk to us: (212) 241-5007
Contact(s):
Yasmin Hurd, Ph.D.
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Annenberg Building, Room 19-74 (Office), 19-70, 19-76 (Lab)
Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics, 1468 Madison Avenue, New York NY 10029
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