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McElligott featured in WRAL interview about THC drinks
Dr. Zoe McElligott, BCAS faculty member and Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Psychiatry, was featured in a recent WRAL news segment focused on the growing popularity and public health questions surrounding THC-infused beverages. In the video titled “In Depth with Dan: Answering Viewer Questions About THC Drinks,” Dr. McElligott provides her expert insight into how these … Read more
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Besheer researching Ozempic’s potential to treat alcohol, opioid addiction
BCAS Associate Director Dr. Joyce Besheer is researching the potential of Ozempic, a popular diabetes and weight loss medication, to treat alcohol and opioid addiction. Her work was cited in the news media: Ozempic may lead to decrease in drinking
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Dr. Zoe McElligott and ‘Avengers’ research team make xylazine discovery
Congratulations to the “Avengers” Research Team, led by BCAS faculty member Dr. Zoe McElligott! As part of the Triangle Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (Triangle CERSI), this team has made significant progress in addressing a pressing public health issue. Awarded an FDA grant, the team is studying the effects of xylazine, a … Read more
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Coleman wins ASPET Early Career Award
BCAS faculty member Leon Coleman, MD, PhD has received the 2025 Division for Neuropharmacology Early Career Award from the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) . The ASPET Division for Neuropharmacology established this award to recognize and honor a young independent investigator working in neuropharmacology. The award recognizes Dr. Coleman’s his publication quality, research originality, teaching … Read more
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Fulton Crews quoted on Good Morning America
Fulton Crews, professor of pharmacology and psychiatry at the UNC School of Medicine, was quoted in an ABC Good Morning America article discussing drinking habits and the benefits of Dry January. The article was originally published in 2018 and was republished this month: Dry January: What is it and how beneficial can giving up alcohol … Read more