Award
National Institute on Drug Abuse 1UG3DA061658-01A1
Novel Methods to Study Intra-Cortical Mu-Opioid Actions
Recipient
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Award Amount
$209,496.00
Ceiling
$209,496.00
Awarded
June 04, 2026
Identifier
1UG3DA061658-01A1
This award funds research to develop new methods for studying mu-opioid peptide activity in the frontal cortex, potentially leading to novel treatments for psychiatric disorders such as addictions and eating disorders.
Description
The project aims to develop and implement novel, cutting-edge techniques to measure peptide release in the frontal cortex and assess the activity of the cells upon which cortical peptides act. This research focuses on understanding intra-cortical mu-opioid peptide actions to identify new pharmacological targets for treating eating disorders and related psychiatric conditions.