Training future experts in addiction neuroscience
TRAIN@wayne: Translational Research in Addiction and Integrative Neuroscience
This program at Wayne State University is designed to help students learn about addiction and how to create better treatments for it, especially by including people from different backgrounds to make research more inclusive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10844869 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program at Wayne State University focuses on training pre-doctoral students in the field of addiction neuroscience. It aims to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to advance research and develop new therapies for drug addiction. The training includes hands-on experience in various areas such as neuroimaging, neuropharmacology, and models of addiction-related conditions. The program emphasizes diversity and aims to recruit students from underrepresented backgrounds to foster a more inclusive research environment.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals struggling with drug addiction or those interested in participating in addiction-related studies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not affected by addiction or are not interested in participating in research related to addiction may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of innovative treatments for drug addiction, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research in addiction neuroscience has shown promise in developing effective treatments, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Detroit, United States
- Wayne State University — Detroit, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Greenwald, Mark K — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Greenwald, Mark K
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 below.