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The Center’s research into the causes and mechanisms of addiction provides tomorrow’s best hope for improved treatments and, ultimately, finding a reliable cure. Our researchers investigate the mechanisms of alcohol tolerance, dependence and withdrawal, as well as damage to the brain, liver, and fetus. We are developing more compounds to be used, alongside standard therapies, to alleviate withdrawal and reduce relapse. The interaction of genetics and environment are studied to better understand the causes of addiction. Physicians conduct clinical trials to evaluate treatments and bridge the gap between research and practice. Center researchers have developed new scientific techniques and protocols in the field of addiction medicine. Better diagnostic tools for physicians and therapists are emerging through Center research.

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Thomas Kash, Ph.D.
Director, Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies
Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email tkash@email.unc.edu

 

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Joyce Besheer, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies
6125A Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email

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Charlotte Boettiger, Ph.D.
304B Davie Hall, CB #3270
Email cab@unc.edu

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Leon Coleman, M.D., Ph.D.
1007C Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email leon_coleman@med.unc.edu

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Fulton T. Crews, Ph.D.
3007 Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email ftcrews@med.unc.edu


Sara Faccidomo, Ph.D.
3019 Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email sara_faccidomo@med.unc.edu


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Melissa Herman, Ph.D.
1025B Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email

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Clyde W. Hodge, Ph.D.
3019A Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email

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Zoe McElligott, Ph.D.
5101 Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
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A. Leslie Morrow, Ph.D.
3027 Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email morrow@med.unc.edu

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Montserrat Navarro, Ph.D.
119 Davie Hall, CB #3270
Email mthiele@email.unc.edu

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Scott Parnell, Ph.D.
1025A Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email sparnell@med.unc.edu

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Donita Robinson, Ph.D.
5007A Thurston-Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email dlr@unc.edu

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Yen-Yu Ian Shih
125 Mason Farm Road, CB #7513
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
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Todd Thiele, Ph.D.
3270 Davie Hall
Email thiele@unc.edu


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Ryan Vetreno, Ph.D.
3005 Thurston Bowles Bldg, CB #7178
Email: rvetreno@email.unc.edu

 

BCAS Emeritus Faculty

 


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Kathleen K. Sulik, Ph.D.