Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 5R00DA055091-04
Intersecting genetic risk for extreme cocaine self-administration with dopamine neurotransmission
Recipient
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Award Amount
$248,999.00
Ceiling
$248,999.00
Awarded
January 07, 2026
Identifier
5R00DA055091-04
NIH/NIDA awarded a research project to study genetic influences on dopamine neurotransmission related to cocaine self-administration using advanced neurobiological techniques.
Description
This is a research project funded by NIH/NIDA focusing on genetic and neurobiological aspects of cocaine use disorder. The project involves advanced techniques such as fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, optogenetics, and fiber photometry. The award amount is approximately $249,000, with a focus on understanding genetic influences on dopamine neurotransmission related to cocaine self-administration.