The objectives of Project I are to create -arrestin-biased dopamine D2R agonist clinical candidates for the treatment of schizophrenia and related disorders, and to create extremely G(1)-biased D2R agonists as chemical probes for elucidating the key signaling pathways essential for antipsychotic efficacy and side-effects. I have the expertise, leadership and motivation necessary to lead this medicinal chemistry project.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Research Program--Cooperative Agreements (U19)
Project #
4U19MH082441-10
Application #
9069981
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZMH1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2016-05-01
Budget End
2017-04-30
Support Year
10
Fiscal Year
2016
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Department
Type
DUNS #
608195277
City
Chapel Hill
State
NC
Country
United States
Zip Code
27599
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