The goals of the proposed Minority Research Infrastructure Support Program (MRISP) at the Old Westbury Neuroscience Research Institute (OWNRI) are: 1) To conduct studies in the areas of neuroscience that are of importance that are of importance to the understanding of its molecular processes; 2) To increase minority representation in the fields of neuroscience, neuroimmunology and mental health by providing a state-of-the-art research experience and associated activities, e.g., seminars, lectures, etc., to new faculty and students that will be developed as part of the program activities. 3) To disseminate findings through scholarly publications and presentations; and 4) To build a strong infrastructure in neuroscience so that the capacity of Old Westbury in regard to mental health/neuroscience activities is increased. The College at Old Westbury is ideally suited to carry out this mission its faculty is developing expertise in neuroscience is demonstrated by their peer-reviewed publications, particularly in the fields of morphine neurobiology and neuroscience. The program has a multi-ethnic faculty and a high percentage of minority students that choose science as a major. The major research projects incorporated into this proposal are designed to address two NIMH priorities: A) Effects of endogenous morphine on neural processes, not related to substance phenomena; and B) Interaction of parasitic opioid peptides in modulation host behavior, providing information on their ability to alter/modify host behavior.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Resource-Related Research Projects (R24)
Project #
5R24MH047392-08
Application #
6651083
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZMH1-CRB-B (02))
Program Officer
Mays, Robert A
Project Start
1990-09-30
Project End
2007-07-31
Budget Start
2003-08-01
Budget End
2004-07-31
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2003
Total Cost
$533,082
Indirect Cost
Name
College at Old Westbury
Department
Biology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
152606729
City
Old Westbury
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
11568
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