Faculty Profile
Name: Adriaan Bruijnzeel
Homepage: http://www.psychiatry.ufl.edu/people/bios/bruijnzeel.htm
Research Interests:
Research in our laboratory focuses on the development of novel, non-addictive, treatments for nicotine and alcohol withdrawal and relapse. We use the rodent intracranial self-stimulation procedure to investigate the negative mood state associated with drug withdrawal. In addition, we use rodent drug self-administration procedures to investigate the neuronal substrates underlying stress-induced relapse to drug seeking behavior. We also have projects that investigate the long-term effects of childhood second hand smoke exposure (rat model). It is suggested that childhood second hand smoke exposure potentiates the rewarding effects of drugs of abuse later in life.

Current Running Projects:
Medical - Nicotine and alcohol withdrawal and relapse.
Research in our laboratory focuses on the development of novel, non-addictive, treatments for nicotine and alcohol withdrawal and relapse. We use the rodent intracranial self-stimulation procedure to investigate the negative mood state associated with drug withdrawal. In addition, we use rodent drug self-administration procedures to investigate the neuronal substrates underlying stress-induced relapse. We also have projects that investigate the long-term effects of childhood second hand smoke exposure (rat model). It is suggested that childhood second hand smoke exposure potentiates the rewarding effects of drugs of abuse later in life.

Requirements: Projects are time consuming, but the student can learn numerous new techniques, including surgeries. This project is only suitable for students with a strong interest in preclinical biomedical research.

Time Commitment: At least 10 hours per week
Independent Study: Available
Work Study: Available
Salary: Not Available
Volunteer: Available
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