The major focus of my laboratory is on functioning of the biogenic amine pathways in Drosophila, using cocaine and related drugs as selective agents.
Major aims i nclude: 1. Study of the genes and biological processes involved in responsiveness to cocaine and related drugs. 2. Characterization of the mechanisms by which the amine pathways are modulated as a function of i) sex, ii) time of subjective day, and iii) sensitization resulting from repeated exposure to cocaine. 3. Identification of brain specific regulatory elements of Ddc, and utilization of these elements to express novel gene products in aminergic cell subsets.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31DA005897-03
Application #
6175194
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDA1-MXS-M (01))
Program Officer
Babecki, Beth
Project Start
2000-08-05
Project End
Budget Start
2000-08-05
Budget End
2001-02-28
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2000
Total Cost
$18,158
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Virginia
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
001910777
City
Charlottesville
State
VA
Country
United States
Zip Code
22904