Education: 
East Carolina University, B.S. (1985)
East Carolina University School of Medicine, Ph.D. (1995)

Research Area:
Neuroimaging, Substance Abuse, Primate, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Academic Activities:
Nonhuman Primate Environmental Enrichment Committee

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Brief Summary of Research:
Research focuses on the neurobiological consequences of exposure to abused substances, including alcohol and stimulants. Brain imaging methods such as quantitative receptor, transporter G-protein autoradiography and in situ hybridization histochemistry techniques, are combined with genomic analysis to determine mechanisms of action of abused drugs at various transporter and receptor systems. Noninvasive magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) modalities such as high resolution anatomic, magnetic resonance spectroscopic (MRS) and perfusion imaging methods are applied along with positron emission tomography (PET) in parallel studies to identify the biological and functional correlates that result from repeated drug use.

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