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Neuroscience Research

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The Neuroscience discipline of the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program offers a diverse array of research strengths.

Areas of Research

Neurophysiology

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Researchers in the field of neurophysiology investigate cellular, molecular and electrophysiological bases for modulation of excitability and synaptic transmission. Specific areas of interest include the role of neurotransmitter receptors, ion channel pathophysiology and gene involvement in disorders such as epilepsy, diabetes, sleep apnea, renal dysfunction, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, as well as normal regulation of autonomic function. 

 

Behavioral Neuroscience

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Behavioral neuroscientists employ a wide array of classic as well as new generation behavioral paradigms to investigate neural mechanisms underlying executive cognitive function, learning and memory, drug addiction and pain, as well as investigating animal models of neuropsychiatric disease states such as depression and anxiety. Knockout and transgenic animals are used to elucidate genes that may be important in mediating behavioral phenotypes as well as determining the sensitivity of an individual to psychotherapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse. 

 

Neuroscience of Psychiatric Disorders

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Research in psychiatric diseases range from studies at the cellular and molecular level through clinical studies in humans. Investigators address the neuropathology of diseases, including epilepsy, anxiety, depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, addiction, alcoholism and ADHD. The role of neurotransmitters, receptors and transporters, regulation by coupling to second messengers, phosphorylation and subcellular trafficking are all topics of preclinical research. In addition, several groups study the involvement of specific genes in predisposing to psychiatric disorders as well as the interaction of genes with a variety of environmental and developmental factors. 

 

Neurobiology of Pain

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Pain research in neuroscience includes both clinical trials and basic research studies. Current projects are evaluating the role of cannabinoids, opioids, adrenergics, estrogens and other drug classes on altering behavioral, physiological, and molecular correlates of nociception. This area is characterized by strong interactions among several departments and an ongoing pain journal club. 

 

 

 

Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Research on neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), focuses on mechanisms at the molecular, cellular and systems levels. These themes overlap extensively with the Biology of Aging discipline on our campus, and many are supported by the VA Neuro-degeneration Research Center and the Barshop Institute for Aging and Longevity Studies. 

 

 

 

 

Neuroendocrinology

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The Neuroscience discipline has a strong presence in neuroendocrine research on campus, from studies of the control of stress hormones and cardiovascular function to regulation of feeding behavior, energy balance and reproductive function. Approaches range from the molecular actions of steroids on specific neuronal circuits to whole animal behavioral adaptations to chronic stress. 

 

Neurochemistry

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Research addresses regulation of neurotransmitter activity and function, signal transduction, molecular neuropharmacology, structure and function of neuronal proteins, regulation of neuronal biochemical and metabolic processes, and mechanisms that regulate vesicular release.

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UT Health San Antonio Institutes and Centers

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UT Health San Antonio operates centers and institutes within nine organized research units, as well as institutes and centers such as our Greehey Children's Cancer Institute and NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center. Learn more about our institutes and centers

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The Greehey campus is located at the north side of UT Health San Antonio campus at 8403 Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX 78229. Learn about the Greehey facilities

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The core facilities provide researchers with access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and consultation, including access to advanced research technologies. Learn about the core facilities >>  

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