Psychopharmacology Program
Overview
This program supports interdisciplinary neuroscience research aimed at identifying molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the behavioral actions of psychoactive drugs. The program focuses on identifying novel targets (genes, molecules) for therapeutic intervention in mental disorders using appropriate models and measures relevant to neuropsychiatric disorders.
Areas of Emphasis
- Identifying molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for the differential behavioral effects of acute and chronic drugs by perinatal manipulation, sex, age, and environment.
- Identifying the neural circuitry mediating the behavioral effects of drugs.
- Developing preclinical models and measures of fundamental processes altered in mood (depression, mania) and cognitive disorders.
- Developing genetic approaches and imaging techniques to reveal critical molecules responsible for the behavioral effects of drugs.
Contact
Lois Winsky, Ph.D.
Program Chief
6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7185, MSC 9641
301-443-5288, lwinsky@mail.nih.gov
