Virginia Commonwealth University · PharmacologyThe Addiction Dynamics Lab
Lankupalle D Jayanthi · Richmond, Virginia
Research Focus
Dr. Lankupalle D Jayanthi's lab at Virginia Commonwealth University focuses on understanding addiction, particularly in relation to amphetamines and the norepinephrine transporter (NET). The research aims to explore how modifications to the NET affect behaviors associated with substance use disorders, especially in the context of increasing psychostimulant use during the COVID-19 pandemic. By studying mutant mouse models and brain-specific mechanisms, the lab seeks to uncover new insights that could lead to more effective treatments for addiction.
amphetaminessubstance use disordernorepinephrine transporteraddictionneurobiology
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the role of NET phosphorylation in amphetamine-induced behaviors.
AIM 02Evaluate brain-region specific NET regulation and its effects on reward.
AIM 03Examine the impact of NET phosphorylation on norepinephrine dynamics in vivo.
Skills the Lab Values
animal modelsimmunohistochemistrymicrodialysisbehavioral assaysgenetic engineeringchronoamperometryviral vector techniquesdata analysisprotein biochemistry
Output against the department
Publications49bottom 6% of dept.434th of 462
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Citations2.3kbottom 16% of dept.386th of 462
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