Award
University of Minnesota 11222653
Effects of Ventral Tegmental Area Dopamine Neurons GABA-B Receptor Deletion on Cue-Evoked Relapse and Aversion-Resistant Drinking
Recipient
University of Minnesota
Award Amount
$36,914.00
Ceiling
$36,914.00
Awarded
July 24, 2025
Identifier
11222653
Research grant awarded to study the role of GABAB receptors in VTA dopamine neurons related to relapse and drinking behavior.
Description
The project involves genetic manipulation, behavioral methods, histological processing, imaging techniques, intracranial surgeries, and computational analysis. The research aims to investigate the role of GABAB receptors in VTA dopamine neurons on cue-induced relapse and aversion-resistant drinking. The award is funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).