ARC Future Fellowships - Grant ID: FT110100884

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/FT110100884

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Determining the role of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunits in the development of addictive behaviours. The economic and health burden of substance abuse in Australia exceeds $31.5 billion and there are currently few treatment options. Nicotinic receptors (nAChRs) are a common target for the interaction of alcohol and nicotine in the brain. This project aims to determine the role of nAChRs in the development of addiction to alcohol and nicotine.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 31-08-2012

End Date: 31-12-2017

Funding Scheme: ARC Future Fellowships

Funding Amount: $931,168.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Receptors and Membrane Biology | Psychology |

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Nervous System and Disorders | Mental Health Services

Other Keywords

Biological Psychology (Neuropsychology, Psychopharmacology, Physiological Psychology) | Mental Health Services | Nervous System and Disorders | Psychology | Receptors and Membrane Biology

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