Conference on Alcohol's Effects on the Nervous System
Official title: 2024 Alcohol and the Nervous System Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-10991774 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about sharing the newest discoveries on how alcohol affects the brain, bringing together scientists at different stages of their careers to talk about their findings and work together on understanding how drinking can impact our nervous system, especially during important growth periods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 20, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1 |
| NIH project number | 5R13AA031419-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10991774 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation would include researchers and clinicians interested in alcohol neuroscience and its effects on health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in alcohol-related studies may not receive any benefit from this conference.
What this research studies
This conference focuses on the latest research regarding how alcohol impacts the nervous system, bringing together scientists at various career stages to share ideas and findings. It aims to foster collaboration and discussion among researchers in both basic and clinical alcohol neuroscience. Attendees will explore innovative approaches to understanding the brain mechanisms behind alcohol consumption and its effects, particularly during development. The conference serves as a platform for advancing knowledge and promoting new scientific collaborations in the field.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of alcohol-related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on similar topics have successfully fostered collaboration and advanced research in alcohol neuroscience.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Besheer, Joyce — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Besheer, Joyce
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.