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The NeuroEndocrine Pharmacology track provides training in contemporary approaches for studying relationships between hormones and the nervous system, neurological function, and diseases, including the influence of therapeutic agents on nerve cell function and disease. In particular, students have opportunities to assess the neural and cognitive effects of hormone treatment as they relate to brain injury, aging, stress, mood disorders, and thermoregulation. Students develop expertise with the most advanced techniques to investigate neurotransmitter receptor function including specialized image analysis, cell culture, and the use of genetic models such as transgenic and “knock-out” mice. There are also opportunities for clinical and epidemiological research.

Primary Contact:
Regis Vollmer, PhD
Professor
541B Salk Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Phone: (412)-648-8565
Email: vollm@pitt.edu

Faculty Associated with this Focus Area
Curriculum for Neuroendocrine Pharmacology