The Kinsey Lab

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!

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    Undergraduate Research Assistants gain hands-on research experience in our lab

Lab Updates

Science in Seconds: Cannabinoids

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!

Both Types of THC Get You High–So Why is Only One Illegal?
https://today.uconn.edu/2022/10/191210/