Seth Balogh
Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 2000.
Investigation of the genetic and molecular basis of learning and memory
and interaction between nicotine and alcohol using transgeneic and
knockout mice.
Beth Bennett
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1986.
Molecular identification of genes underlying initial sensitivity to
alcohol and alcohol preference.
Barbara Bowers
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1990.
Evaluation of the role of protein kinase C in sensitivity to ehtanol and
development of ethanol tolerance.
Christopher M. Butt
Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 2000.
Studies of ethanol and nicotine interactions using neurochemistry,
behavior, and a merging of classical genetics with null-mutation
technology.
Robin Corley
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1987.
Longitudinal analysis of specific cognitive abilities and problem
behaviors.
Marissa Ehringer
Ph.D., University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 2001. Investigation of
genetic factors that contribute to nicotine, alcohol, and drug use problems.
Naomi Friedman
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2002.
Working memory and executive functions, including indiviudal differences
and behavioral genetic analyses of executive functions such as
inhibition.
Sharon Grady
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1973.
Function of nicotine in the central nervous system of mice, specifically,
nicotine-stimulated release of neurotransmitters from synaptosomes.
Samuel Henderson
Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1992.
Study of DAF-16 in regulating longevity and stress resisitance in the
nematode C. elegans,
Nate W. Kahn
Ph.D., University of Denver, 1999.
Molecular genetics of stress resistance and aging, using transgenic
C. elegans for analysis of loci and molecular mechanisms involved
in stress responses and longevity.
Jeffrey Lessem
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1999.
Research into the methodology for detecting quantitative trait loci;
particularly in relation to substance abuse disorders and conduct
disorders.
Christopher Link
Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1981.
Molecular geentics; modeling of neurodegenerative diseases using
transgenic C. elegans.
Michael Marks
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1974.
Genetic influences on molecular, biochemical, physiological, and
behavioral factors mediating the responses to nicotine in mice.
Sarah McCallum
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1999.
Examines behavioral and biochemical effects of nicotine in null mutant and
transgenic animals; genetic basis of nicotine tolerance and withdrawal.
Shane Rea
Ph.D., University of Queensland, 2000.
Demographics of aging in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans-
Identification of long-lived individuals in genetically homogeneous
populations.
Brad Rikke
Ph.D., University of TExas, 1992.
Genetic mapping and identification of genes underlying dietary
restriction's ability to retard aging in mice.
Outi Salminen
Ph.D., University of Helsinki, 2000.
The central effects of nicotine, using combined biochemical, behavioral
and gene null mutation approach.
Stephanie Schmitz
Ph,D., University of Colorado, 1996.
Genetic and environmental influences on the development of temperament,
personality, and problem behavior; behavior genetics of psychopathology
and health behaviors.
Shwu-Yar Tsai
Ph.D., Texas Technical University, 1993.
Differential gene expression underlying QTL action in alcohol sensitivity
in mice.
Sally Wadsworth
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1994.
Genetic and environmental influences on development of learning
disabilities and academic achievement.
Paul Whiteaker
Ph.D., University of Bath, U.K., 1996.
Molecular basis of nicotine's central effects, using a combined
biochemical, receptor binding, and gene null mutation approach.
Deqing Wu
Ph.D., Peking University, 1995.
Statistical and genetic analysis on aging in C. elegans.
Susan Young
Ph.D., University of Colorado, 1998.
Genetic and environmental factors underlying the development of conduct
disorder, ADHD and substance use problems; links between executive
cognitive function and developmental psychopathology.
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