• Clinical Trials
• Current Research
• Childhood Mood Disorders Lab
• Stress and Health Research Website
• Stress and Health in Pregnancy Research Website
• Molecular Neuropsychopharmacology
• Pediatric Psychopharmacology Website
• Psychooncology and Palliative Medicine Research Program
• Palliative Care Research

Research is focused on understanding the cellular, molecular and genomic substrate(s) of CNS disorders and the underlying mechanisms. A multifaceted approach is used that might utilize studies in whole animals, isolated rains structures,neuronsal cell cultures or artificial systems. Techniques include: animal modeling and treatment; behavioral testing; neuroreceptor, transporter, and enzyme assays, HPLC, RIA, immunoblots; ELISA; PCR, immunohistochemistry; in situ hybridization; imaging; and others.

Current Projects:
1. Neurotrophic factor signaling and neuroplasticity.
2. Opioid systems and nicotine addiction.
3. Regulation of membrane transporters.
4. Molecular mechanisms of GM1 ganglioside’s neurorestorative action in models of Parkinson’s Disease.