# Integrative Training in the Neurobiology of Addictive Behaviors

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO · 2021 · $438,826

## Abstract

PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT
 The Integrative Training in the Neurobiology of Addictive Behaviors Program at The
University of Chicago offers training for both pre- and postdoctoral trainees in drug
abuse-related research. We have an outstanding panel of core faculty trainers, who are
productive researchers, with successful training credentials of both pre- and postdoctoral
trainees. Their expertise and therefore their training areas, range from molecular biology,
electrophysiology, pharmacology and animal models of drug addiction, to the social,
behavioral and psychopharmacological aspects of human drug use, including etiology,
treatment and drug policy. Our goal is to prepare the next generation of scientists to
investigate the etiology, prevention and treatment of drug abuse with integrative
approaches.
 We propose a program for 3 predoctoral and 4 postdoctoral trainees. Trainees will be
supported by the Training Program for 1-3 years. Trainees obtain specialized intensive
training in their `home' laboratories, but they are also exposed to the full breadth of
addictions research outside their own area, from molecular to policy. In addition to their
doctoral program requirements, predoctoral trainees will participate in a bi-weekly
training grant seminar and a didactic course providing a broad overview of addiction
(history, epidemiology, pharmacology, treatment and policy). Trainees will also
participate in 20-hour rotation experiences in laboratories conducting addictions
research distinct from their own expertise. The organizational structure will include an
Executive Committee making overall training decisions, a Selection Subcommittee to
ensure a good flow and balance of trainees, a Program and Review Subcommittee to
monitor trainees' progress through the program, and an External Advisory Committee to
provide expert outside consultation.
 The University of Chicago provides a unique environment with both a long history of
interdisciplinary collaboration and recently a significant commitment to neuroscience
research. This provides a rich intellectual context for trainees in drug abuse related
research. To ensure that there is substantial interaction among the trainees, and
between trainees and trainers, we will schedule bi-weekly meetings consisting of journal
club presentations, seminars by invited speakers, and didactic classes. We will devote
resources to recruiting underrepresented minorities and we will provide comprehensive
training in ethical conduct of research.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10168487
- **Project number:** 5T32DA043469-05
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
- **Principal Investigator:** Xiaoxi Zhuang
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $438,826
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2017-07-01 → 2022-06-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10168487

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10168487, Integrative Training in the Neurobiology of Addictive Behaviors (5T32DA043469-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-23 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10168487. Licensed CC0.

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