Research Interests
Keywords: Identification and characterization of genes that influence behavior; mouse models of addiction, anxiety, stress and depression-like behaviors
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
- DEI Program Part 1 – Unconscious Bias
- Faculty Mentoring Workshop for Biomedical Researchers
- Safe Zone
Publications
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Lisa Tarantino in UNC Genetics News
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.
January 13, 2020
Department of Genetics Publications for Dec. 29, 2019 – Jan. 11, 2020
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published eight papers during Dec. 29, 2019 – Jan. 11, 2020.
