Open Access Graduate Level Lectures
At the Scripps Research Institute, there is an opportunity to take the Neurobiology of Alcohol and Drug Addiction course, which features open access graduate level lectures led by our esteemed alcohol research staff. This course delivers an in-depth exploration of neural circuits and signaling mechanisms, examining how long-term substance abuse can impact brain function and contribute to addiction. Students will engage with a comprehensive curriculum covering molecular, genetic, and behavioral aspects of addiction and will benefit from insights into relapse and medication development.
Neurobiology of Addiction Course 2020
Course overview (Dr. Mason & Dr. Zorrilla
What is addiction? (Dr. Koob)
Animal models (Dr. Roberts)
Neuroanatomy/neurocircuits (Dr. George)
Synaptic mechanisms of addiction (Dr. Kirson & Dr. Roberto)
Neuropharmacology and molecular targets of drugs of abuse (Dr. Contet)
Epigenetics (Dr. Miller)
Alcohol (Dr. Koob)
Nicotine/tobacco (Dr. Cruz & Dr. Roberto)
Cannabinoids/synthetic drugs (Dr. Nguyen)
Pain and Anaesthetics (Dr. Hansen)
Opioids (Dr. Contet)
Food (Dr. Zorrilla)
Neurobiology of relapse / reinstatement (Dr. Martin-Fardon)
Medications development (Dr. Mason)