Research Interests
Keywords: Identification and characterization of genes that influence behavior; mouse models of addiction, anxiety, stress
The research in Dr. Tarantino’s laboratory is focused on identification and characterization of genes that influence behavior. In particular, they study mouse models of addiction, anxiety, stress and depression-like behaviors. The laboratory uses a number of forward genetic approaches, including the measurement of behavior in existing mouse populations, such as inbred mouse strains, newer mouse resources like the Collaborative Cross and spontaneous and ENU-induced mutants. Behavior is also largely influenced by the environment and the laboratory is investigating environmental manipulations that act independently or in concert with genetic background to alter behavioral phenotypes.
Mentor Training:
- Bias 101
- Culturally Aware Mentoring
- DEI Program Part 1 – Unconscious Bias
- Faculty Mentoring Workshop for Biomedical Researchers
- Safe Zone
Training Program Affiliations:
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Publications
Lisa Tarantino in UNC Genetics News
July 1, 2021
Lisa Tarantino, PhD Promoted to Full Professor
Dr. Lisa Tarantino has been promoted to Full Professor in the Department of Genetics, effective July 1, 2021.
June 4, 2021
Lisa Tarantino, PhD Awarded Bridge Funding from SOM Dean’s Office
Dr. Lisa Tarantino (Associate Professor, Department of Genetics) was awarded Bridge funding from the UNC SOM Dean’s Office for her project in the P50 grant “Center for Systems Neurogenetics of Addiction”.
April 5, 2021
Department of Genetics Publications for March 21-April 3, 2021
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published fifteen papers during March 21-April 3, 2021.
March 20, 2021
Department of Genetics Publications for March 7-20, 2021
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published ten papers during March 7-20, 2021.
March 8, 2021
Department of Genetics Publications for February 21 – March 6, 2021
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published twelve papers during February 21 – March 6, 2021.
November 2, 2020
Department of Genetics Publications for October 11-31, 2020
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 18 papers during October 11-31, 2020. Survival, Pathologic Response, and Genomics in CALGB 40601 (Alliance), a Neoadjuvant Phase III Trial of Paclitaxel-Trastuzumab With or Without Lapatinib in HER2-Positive Breast Cancer. Fernandez-Martinez A, Krop IE, Hillman DW, Polley MY, Parker JS, Huebner L, Hoadley KA, …
September 3, 2020
Lisa Tarantino, PhD, Named Faculty Director of BBSP
Dr. Lisa Tarantino (Associate Professor, Department of Genetics) has been named the Faculty Director of the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Program (BBSP), effective August 1, 2020.
June 23, 2020
Sullivan, Heise and Tarantino Awarded New Grants
Drs. Pat Sullivan, Mark Heise and Lisa Tarantino received notices of new awards in June 2020.
May 18, 2020
Department of Genetics Publications for May 3-16, 2020
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published ten papers during May 3-16, 2020.
May 4, 2020
Department of Genetics Publications for April 19 – May 2, 2020.
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published nine papers during April 19 – May 2, 2020.
