Biobehavioural Pharmacology Section

Heads: Drs. Denise Tomkins and Anh Dzung Le
Multiple neurotransmitter systems have been implicated in modulating the behavioural effects of alcohol -- effects that have been linked to its abuse and dependence liability. The focus of this section is to examine the impact of selective manipulations of central neurotransmitter functions in animal models of alcohol-drinking and relapse behaviour to further the understanding of neurobiological mechanisms underlying excessive alcohol consumption. In addition, the section conducts research examining the possible genetic factors involved in alcohol abuse, as well as co-abuse of alcohol with other substances, such as nicotine.

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