Associate Research Scientist

In the lab since 2004

Research Interests: BDNF and alcohol addiction; Src family tyrosine kinases and the actions of alcohol and stimulants.
Approach: Rodent Behavior

Contact Information:
Tel: (510) 985-3151
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Publications:

Carnicella, S., Kharazia, V., Jeanblanc, J., Janak, P.H. and Ron, D. "GDNF is a fast-acting potent inhibitor of alcohol consumption and relapse." Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 105(23): 8114-9.  Jun 10, 2008

Wang, J., Carnicella, S., Phamluong, K., Jeanblanc, J., Ronesi, J.A., Chaudhri, N., Janak, P.H., Lovinger, D.M. and Ron, D. "Ethanol induces long-term facilitation of NR2B-NMDA receptor activity in the dorsal striatum: implications for alcohol drinking behavior." J Neurosci 27(13): 3593-602.  Mar 28, 2007

Jeanblanc, J., He, D.Y., McGough, N.N., Logrip, M.L., Phamluong, K., Janak, P.H. and Ron, D. "The dopamine D3 receptor is part of a homeostatic pathway regulating ethanol consumption." J Neurosci 26(5): 1457-64.  Feb 1, 2006

He, D.Y., McGough, N.N., Ravindranathan, A., Jeanblanc, J., Logrip, M.L., Phamluong, K., Janak, P.H. and Ron, D. "Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor mediates the desirable actions of the anti-addiction drug ibogaine against alcohol consumption." J Neurosci 25(3): 619-28.  Jan 19, 2005

McGough, N.N., He, D.Y., Logrip, M.L., Jeanblanc, J., Phamluong, K., Luong, K., Kharazia, V., Janak, P.H. and Ron, D. "RACK1 and brain-derived neurotrophic factor: a homeostatic pathway that regulates alcohol addiction." J Neurosci 24(46): 10542-52.  Nov 17, 2004