Section: Research

Postdoctoral Position Available

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Steven Treistman, Ph.D.

Academic Role: Professor

Faculty Appointment(s) In:
   Anesthesiology
   Neurobiology
   Psychiatry

Other Affiliation(s):
   Brudnick Neuropsychiatric Research Institute
   Clinical and Population Health Research
   Interdisciplinary Graduate Program
   Program in Neuroscience

Alcohol and Opiates Research

Neurobiology of Addiction  

Our laboratory’s focus is on the neurobiology of addiction. This problem represents a particularly appealing area of research for a number of reasons: 1) addiction greatly impacts individuals and society, leading to tremendous personal suffering, 2) addiction presents a window into brain function, allowing the study of important phenomena, such as neuronal plasticity and compulsive behavior. Continued drug exposure leads to compensatory changes in neuronal elements such as ion channels, leading to drug tolerance, that may strongly influence subsequent behavior, 3) our understanding of the mechanisms of addiction have taken a quantum leap in recent years, presenting the opportunity to develop pharmacological strategies to reduce craving and addictive behavior.

Office: 107A BNRI
Phone: 508-856-6985
E-mail: Steven.Treistman@umassmed.edu
Keywords: Neurobiology, Electrophysiology, Addiction, Neural Plasticity, Ion Channels

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Postdoctoral Position Available A postdoctoral position is available to study in this laboratory. Contact Dr. Treistman for additional details.