NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP)
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Get insights into cutting-edge research initiatives at NIDA's Intramural Research Program (IRP) including obesity studies, human research programs, advanced imaging techniques, and Parkinson's disease initiatives. Learn about collaborations and new facilities.
NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP)
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NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP) • Visited by NIDA Council in September 2004 • Reviews by the Board of Scientific Councilors in February & September 2005
What’s New at the IRP? a. Obesity Initiative – Food Addiction • fMRI imaging • Teen obesity research program • Preclinical studies
What’s New at the IRP? b. Human Research Program • Collaboration with Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) – Co-Morbidity, Sharing of resources for recruitment, Investigator collaborations, Training of fellows • Participation in NIDA initiatives on fetal drug exposure and DUI • CRF – Clinical, Imaging, Preclinical studies
What’s New at the IRP? c. Imaging • 9.4T animal magnet now operational • Development of nicotinic ligands
What’s New at the IRP? d. Parkinson’s Disease Initiatives • Genetics • New animal model based on mitochondrial dysfunction • Stem cells
What’s New at the IRP? e. New Building • Opportunities for collaborations with other NIH Institutes