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Leslie Morrow, PhD, and her lab recently published their research on the deleterious interaction between the neurosteroid (3α,5α)3-hydroxypregnan-20-one (3α,5α-THP) and the mu-opioid system activation during forced swim stress in rats in the journal of Biomolecules. In a previous study, Dr. Morrow and her lab observed that 3α,5α-THP down-regulation of HPA axis activity during stress is … Read more

Melissa Herman, PhD, and her lab recently published their research investigating the relationship between affective states and ethanol (EtOH) intake using male and female Sprague-Dawley rats in the journal Psychopharmacology. Dr. Herman and her team observed sex- and test- specific differences in basal affective behavior. In female rats only, depressive-like behavior predicted future EtOH intake, … Read more

Leslie Morrow, PhD, and her lab’s research was recently highlighted in an article published by the Wall Street Journal on postpartum depression in the United States. The article emphasizes the extensive range of challenges faced by new mothers in the U.S, including limited access to mental health services, rising healthcare costs, and therapist shortages. An … Read more

Laura Ornelas, PhD, has been selected to participate in the Neuroscience Data Blitz session during the 2023 National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) conference this September in Washington, D.C. In addition, she received a Travel Award to attend the NHSN and will be presenting work from her NIAAA-funded K99 MOSAIC award. Dr. Ornelas is completing her … Read more

In an effort to improve safety and emergency preparedness, 11 BCAS faculty, staff, and postdocs received training and certification in Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED. The two-hour class was offered through UNC’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Workplace Safety section, and certification is through the American Red Cross. Classes are available for other UNC departments by … Read more

Meghan Flanigan, PhD, has recently accepted a new position as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina. In this role, she will build upon her significant contributions to alcohol studies research at the Alcohol Research Center. She completed her post-doctoral training under the mentorship of Dr. Tom … Read more

https://www.spectrum.niaaa.nih.gov/spring2023closerlook Congratulations Laura Ornelas!

BCAS faculty member Dr. Zoe McElligott, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, is teaming up with other UNC researchers to take on evolving drug supply issues — specifically, the addition of xylazine to fentanyl in drugs, which can lead to opioid overdose. Read the full story here.

Dr. Carol Dannenhoffer, a postdoctoral fellow at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, started a new position as a program coordinator with UNC’s Chancellor’s Science Scholars (CSS) earlier this month. Dr. Dannenhoffer will serve as a mentor to talented undergraduate students pursuing careers in research, most of whom are from backgrounds historically excluded from STEM. … Read more