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Oregon Health & Science University

Behavioral Genetic Research in Drug Addiction

Behavioral Genetic Research in Drug Addiction
Help uncover what mice can tell us about our genes and drug addiction behaviors.

Twin, family, and adoption studies have shown that both genetic and environmental factors increase risk for developing problems with the use of alcohol and other addictive drugs. Animals such as mice are used to study specific genes and mechanisms that might be important because we can control their drug exposure and can influence their genetics. This lab uses bred mice to show high and low levels of drug intake and sensitivity in our research to identify genes that are important in risk for drug abuse. We then study relevant behaviors to see if possible treatment drugs can alter drug-related behaviors. Researchers are also interested in responses to repeated drug treatments and to factors that affect relapse to drug use. Identification of important genes will help in the development of therapeutic interventions. Activities that the intern might perform using mice include measuring alcohol or methamphetamine preference drinking, measuring locomotor responses to drugs of abuse, measuring other behavioral responses to drugs such as changes in anxiety, coordination, sedation, aversion, and reward.

Applicants should be aware that on-site parking may be limited and/or unavailable throughout the summer; interns may be required to rely on public transit or alternative transportation. Females, minorities, first generation college-bound students, students from low income households, and students with a primary language other than English are encouraged to apply for this internship.

Internship Dates: 
Jun 18, 2018 - Aug 24, 2018
Location: 
Portland, OR
Disciplines 
Biology Medical science
Minimum Age: 
16
Prerequisite: 

Applicants should have strong math skills, have taken at least a year of high school biology and have an interest in psychology. Intern will be required to wear closed toe shoes and must complete a security/background check. Medical clearance may be required. If required, you will need to provide your personal health records. If you do not have up to date immunizations or cannot find documentation, you may receive medical services by OHSU at no cost to you. Students must be minimum age specified by May 15.

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