Welcome!
Our lab uses tools from behavioral neuroscience, pharmacology, and immunology to study the endocannabinoid and opioid systems, as well as other targets. Our goal is to find new ways to reduce pain and substance use disorders.
Interested in getting involved? We are actively recruiting PhD students. Join the team!
Lab Updates
Graduate student Matt Reck receives Chemistry and Pharmacology of Drug Abuse (CPDA) Award for his outstanding abstract submission!
Undergraduate research assistant Emily Flynn awarded UConn Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship!
Undergraduate research assistant Shiv Patel awarded Summer Research Grant from UConn's Institute for the Brain and Cognitive Sciences (IBACS)!
Undergraduate research assistant Yasmin Schrom awarded Psychology Undergraduate Research Grant!
CBD altered to THC sold in Connecticut despite law
https://www.ctinsider.com/cannabis/article/CBD-altered-to-THC-may-be-sold-in-Connecticut-17525521.php
Both Types of THC Get You High–So Why is Only One Illegal?
https://today.uconn.edu/2022/10/191210/
PhD Students Carl Rodriguez & Matt Reck both awarded Trainee Pain Research Grants from the UConn Center for Advancement in Managing Pain!