Alcohol and Striatal Adaptation [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Andrew Lawrence (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Chris Langmead ,  Prof David Spanswick

Brief description In pilot studies, we have found that specific genes are modulated by long-term alcohol intake in a discrete part of the brain that drives habitual behaviours. We will now repeat these studies in post-mortem brain tissue from human alcoholics and age-matched controls. In addition, we will further characterise the functional consequences of long-term alcohol intake within this specific brain region and test new approaches to reduce the urge to consume alcohol.

Funding Amount $972,844.00

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant