Gordon Research Conference, 2024 Alcohol and the Nervous System
We are pleased to reflect on our successful participation in the recent Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on "Alcohol and the Nervous System," which focused on Translational Neuroscience of Alcohol: Integration of Basic and Clinical Research. This important conference took place from February 11-16, 2024, in Galveston, Texas, and provided a platform for leading researchers to share advancements and integrate findings from both basic and clinical research.
Dr. Giordano de Guglielmo presented a poster titled "Exploring Genetic Influences on Alcohol Use Disorder: A Comprehensive Study of Addiction-like Behaviors in Heterogeneous Stock Rats" This research, co-authored by Michelle R Doyle, Selen Dirik, Angelica R Martinez, Paola Campo, Maria G Balaguer, Mohini R Iyer, Xiuhan Li, Alex A Morgan, Kalie A Quon-Adams, Adam Shi, and Anirudh Vaiyapari, offered crucial insights into the genetic determinants that shape behaviors associated with alcohol addiction.
Dr. Michelle Doyle showcased her research through a poster titled "Nicotinic α3β4 Receptor Modulates Addiction-like Behaviors in Alcohol Dependent Rats." Working alongside Selen Dirik, Paola Campo, Ran Qiao, Nurulain Zaveri, Marsida Kallupi, and Giordano de Guglielmo, this study explored the role of specific nicotinic receptors in modulating addiction behaviors, highlighting potential avenues for therapeutic intervention.
Our team's contributions were well-received, fostering discussions that bridged the gap between experimental research and clinical applications.
