Chloe Thach, Anna K. Radke, Psychology
B43: Exploring New Analyses in Drinking Behavior
Previous research has revealed that mu opioid receptors (MOR) located on cholinergic interneurons play a role in the mechanisms of reward and inhibition. By utilizing new analyses in drinking behavior, we hope to examine these mechanisms and consumption patterns in greater detail than we have previously. Through the usage of lickometry, we are able to […]
B44: Assessing independence and invariance of attribute perception in novel object: a first study
The current study is the first step in an overall research program designed to examine the visual perception of attributes of novel objects in different contexts that may be supported differentially by the ventral and dorsal processing streams. It is known that the ventral visual stream supports object identification whereas the dorsal stream allows for […]
B45: Development and Validation of a Quantitative Measure of Caregiver White Racial Socialization
In recent decades, a body of psychological research has emerged exploring how children with marginalized racial and ethnic identities learn about their culture and heritage, as well as learn about discrimination and racism, a process known as ethnic racial socialization (ERS; Umaña-Taylor & Hill, 2020). Despite this growing field with families of color, relatively less […]
B47: Infralimbic Cortex Projections to the Paraventricular Thalamus and the Expression of Safety Learning
Recent studies indicate that the infralimbic cortex (IL), a subregion within the medial prefrontal cortex, is primarily involved in the expression of safety learning, with no significant role in the initial consolidation. In this context, the IL receives input from another brain region facilitating the initial acquisition of both threat and safety learning, suggesting a […]
B49: Binding of Tryptamines in Psilocybin-Containing Mushrooms to the 5HT2A Receptor
The purpose of this study is to determine if psilocybin-related tryptamines bind to the 5-HT2A receptor through molecular calcium imaging. We hypothesized that psilocybin-related tryptamines would bind to the 5-HT2A receptor with appreciable affinity.5HT2A receptors have gained popularity in research due to their suspected role in mental health, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar […]
C46: Cholinergic Mu-Opioid Receptor Modulation of Nicotine and Alcohol Drinking Behaviors
Alcohol and nicotine are common substances that are used and abused in society. Not only are these substances used independently of each other, but there is considerable overlap, with many people consuming both nicotine and alcohol. Alcohol and nicotine use are known to depend on striatal dopamine release, which is modulated by the release of […]
C47: A geospatial analysis of the role of lead (Pb) exposure in the development of substance use disorders
Lead (Pb) exposure is an environmental cause of learning disorders, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and the disruption of many cognitive functions. Although Pb affects many cognitive functions and neurocircuits related to substance use disorders (SUDs), and although ADHD is highly comorbid with SUDs, Pb exposure is not a known risk for SUDs. This […]
C51: Characterizing the persistent impacts of chronic early life stress on fear and anxiety-related behaviors in adult male and female rats
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 8 million people and anxiety disorders affect nearly 40 million people in the United States, making them the most common subtype of mental health diagnoses. Early life stress (ELS) exposure yields substantial vulnerability to developing PTSD and anxiety later in life. Determining the impact of ELS requires a closer […]
C53: The Effects of Early Life Stress on Alcohol Drinking Behavior in Mice
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a prevalent issue in the United States affecting roughly 30 million people and 894,000 adolescents with a strong correlation linked to adolescent exposure to alcohol. Early Life Stress (ELS) has been shown to be heavily comorbid with AUD and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). People diagnosed with PTSD are three times […]