Award
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5U01AA019967-15
6/8 NADIA U01 Adolescent Alcohol and Prefrontal Cortical Function in the Adult
Recipient
Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States
Award Amount
$377,500.00
Ceiling
$377,500.00
Awarded
August 07, 2024
Identifier
5U01AA019967-15
Research project funded to study the effects of adolescent alcohol abuse on adult brain function, focusing on dopamine system and epigenetic changes, to inform therapeutic strategies.
Description
The project investigates how adolescent alcohol abuse affects adult brain function, particularly decision making and cognitive control. It aims to establish links between adolescent alcohol exposure, dopamine neurotransmission alterations, and epigenetic gene regulation, using state-of-the-art methodologies. The research will provide insights into therapeutic approaches for alcohol-related cognitive deficits.