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Neurobiology of Drug Addiction (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Investigating Disease Drivers and Novel Treatments in Addiction

August 17 - 18, 2024
Chairs and
Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River
97 Summit Road
Newry, Maine, United States
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Conference Description

The Neurobiology of Drug Addiction GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.

The Gordon Research Seminar on the Neurobiology of Drug Addiction is an immersive experience for a diverse group of graduate students, post-docs, and early career scientists to present unpublished data and exchange cutting edge ideas from multiple disciplines. The GRS is a low pressure and inclusive setting with ample opportunities for discussion and networking.

The 2024 Neurobiology of Drug Addiction GRS will focus on a wide range of cutting-edge addiction research on various topics and model systems. This unique opportunity will enable junior-level researchers to share their work and the low-pressure environment will foster opportunities for active engagement with peers and provide ample opportunities for discussion and networking. This meeting includes facilitated networking events and a Career Development Panel where scientists within and outside of academia will share their experiences and answer questions.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Neurobiology of Drug Addiction" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Monitoring Neural Dynamics in Drug Seeking
Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 3:50 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
3:50 pm - 4:05 pm
"Novel Approaches for Understanding the Neural Mechanisms Underlying Drug-Associated Memories"
4:05 pm - 4:10 pm
Discussion
4:10 pm - 4:25 pm
"Cortical Interneuron Dynamics Underlying Drug-Seeking After Withdrawal"
4:25 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
External Factors Contributing to Addiction
Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:35 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
7:35 pm - 7:50 pm
"Cortical Astrocytes Sex-Specifically Modulate EcoHIV-Induced Extinction Learning Impairments"
7:50 pm - 7:55 pm
Discussion
7:55 pm - 8:10 pm
"Adolescent Social Isolation Impacts Reward Seeking Behaviors: Role for Microglia-Dopamine Interactions"
8:10 pm - 8:15 pm
Discussion
8:15 pm - 8:30 pm
"Brain Infiltrating CD8+ T Cells as a Key Driver of Opioid Reward"
8:30 pm - 8:35 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm - 8:50 pm
"Effect of Inflammatory Pain on Alcohol Self-Administration: A Matter of Sex and Dose"
8:50 pm - 8:55 pm
Discussion
8:55 pm - 9:10 pm
"Sexually Dimorphic Long-Term Effects of Acute High-Dose Edible Cannabis Consumption in Adolescence"
9:10 pm - 9:15 pm
Discussion
9:15 pm - 9:30 pm
General Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Neurobiological Mechanisms Driving Drug-Related Behaviors
Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:05 am
Introduction by Discussion Leader
9:05 am - 9:20 am
"Role of Neuromedin S-expressing Ventral Tegmental Area Neurons in Morphine Behavior"
9:20 am - 9:25 am
Discussion
9:25 am - 9:40 am
"mGlu1 Activation Reverses Persistent Deficits in Prefrontal Cortex Inhibitory Transmission and Working Memory Induced by Adolescent Cocaine Exposure"
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Discussion
9:45 am - 10:00 am
"Astrocytic CREB Regulates Transcriptomic and Behavioral Responses to Cocaine"
10:00 am - 10:05 am
Discussion
10:05 am - 10:20 am
"Dopamine Transmission at D1 and D2 Receptors in the Nucleus Accumbens Contributes to the Expression of Incubation of Cocaine Craving"
10:20 am - 10:25 am
Discussion
10:25 am - 10:40 am
"The Sex-Specific Role of CNIH3 Deletion in Opioid-Seeking Behavior"
10:40 am - 10:45 am
Discussion
10:45 am - 11:00 am
General Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Navigating Academic and Industry Careers
Discussion Leader:
1:30 pm - 1:35 pm
Introduction by Discussion Leader
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm
"Navigating Industry Careers"
1:50 pm - 2:00 pm
Discussion
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
"Navigating Careers in Academia"
2:15 pm - 2:25 pm
Discussion
2:25 pm - 2:30 pm
General Discussion
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

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