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NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP)

Get insights into cutting-edge research initiatives at NIDA's Intramural Research Program (IRP) including obesity studies, human research programs, advanced imaging techniques, and Parkinson's disease initiatives. Learn about collaborations and new facilities.

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NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP)

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  1. NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP) • Visited by NIDA Council in September 2004 • Reviews by the Board of Scientific Councilors in February & September 2005

  2. What’s New at the IRP? a. Obesity Initiative – Food Addiction • fMRI imaging • Teen obesity research program • Preclinical studies

  3. What’s New at the IRP? b. Human Research Program • Collaboration with Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) – Co-Morbidity, Sharing of resources for recruitment, Investigator collaborations, Training of fellows • Participation in NIDA initiatives on fetal drug exposure and DUI • CRF – Clinical, Imaging, Preclinical studies

  4. What’s New at the IRP? c. Imaging • 9.4T animal magnet now operational • Development of nicotinic ligands

  5. What’s New at the IRP? d. Parkinson’s Disease Initiatives • Genetics • New animal model based on mitochondrial dysfunction • Stem cells

  6. What’s New at the IRP? e. New Building • Opportunities for collaborations with other NIH Institutes

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