The Behavioral Neuroscience
and Psychopharmacology area of concentration is designed to train students
broadly in the general theoretical principles and technical approaches used
to investigate the neurobehavioral mechanisms of alcohol and drug abuse.
Psychopharmacological approaches to understanding basic principles of learning
are also emphasized. Students may receive a concentrated laboratory experience
using either animal models (quail, mice or rats) or human subjects. Faculty
in the program use different levels of analysis including cell culture models,
neurochemical assays, developmental toxicology, classical conditioning of
drug effects, operant conditioning, human behavioral pharmacology, and cognitive
approaches to behavior. Students are expected to receive in depth training
in at least one level of analysis, although training that integrates more
than one level of analysis is strongly encouraged. Click here
for a student handbook on the BNP program.Core Faculty Members
Akins, Chana K., University of Texas, 1994; Associate Professor.
Bardo, Michael, Iowa State University, 1980; Professor and Director of Graduate Studies.
Barron, Susan, State University of New York (Albany), 1987; Associate Professor.
Fillmore, Mark, University of Waterloo, 1993; Associate Professor.
Kelly, Thomas (Behavioral Science), University of Minnesota, 1983; Professor.
Prendergast, Mark, University of Nebraska, 1994; Assistant Professor.
Rush, Craig (Behavioral Science), University of Vermont, 1992; Associate Professor.Faculty Members with Related Interests
Giancola, Peter, University of Georgia, 1996; Associate Professor.
Littleton, John (Pharmacology), University of London, 1970; Research Professor.Last updated: September 19, 2007