Award
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 11243955
Paraventricular Nucleus of the Thalamus and Nucleus Accumbens Neurons in Aversion-Resistant Alcohol Drinking
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$78,520.00
Ceiling
$78,520.00
Awarded
September 09, 2025
Identifier
11243955
NIH grant awarded for research on neural mechanisms of alcohol use disorder, focusing on specific brain regions involved in aversion-resistant alcohol drinking, using advanced neuroscience techniques.
Description
This is a NIH grant project focused on neural mechanisms of alcohol use disorder, specifically investigating the role of the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus and nucleus accumbens in aversion-resistant alcohol drinking. The project involves advanced neuroscience techniques including optogenetics and electrophysiology. The funding is from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).