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
May 7, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for April 23rd – May 6th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during April 23rd – May 6th, 2023.
April 23, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for April 9th – 22nd, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 15 papers during April 9th – 22nd, 2023.
February 13, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for January 29th – February 11th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 7 papers during January 29th – February 11th, 2023.
December 13, 2022
Genetics Faculty Awarded Subcontracts
Genetics faculty members Dr. Laura Raffield (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Lisa Tarantino (Professor) awarded subcontracts.
November 20, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for November 6th – 19th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during November 6th – 19th, 2022.
November 7, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for October 23rd – November 5th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 19 papers during October 23rd – November 5th, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for October 9th – 22nd, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during October 9th – 22nd, 2022.
June 6, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications May 22nd – June 4th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 10 papers during May 22nd – June 4th, 2022.
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”.
