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Stitzel, Jerry A

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  • The Stitzel laboratory is interested in the molecular and physiological mechanisms leading to nicotine dependence and co-morbid psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia and ADHD. Current studies include: 1) identifying novel genes that influence nicotine consumption; 2) determining the functional consequence and mechanism of action of genetic variants known to impact drug seeking behavior; 3) establishing mechanisms through which nicotine exposure in utero increases the offspring’s risk for nicotine dependence, ADHD and schizophrenia; and 4) understanding the mechanisms through which nicotine withdrawal disrupts sleep and how this information can lead to better treatments for smoking cessation.

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  • Neurogenetics, pharmacogenetics, behavioral genetics, psychiatric genetics, molecular genetics, addiction genetics, behavioral and biochemical pharmacology, nicotine, nicotinic receptors

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  • IPHY 4200 - Physiological Genetics and Genomics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
    Covers fundamental concepts in molecular genetics/genomics with physiological applications. Topics include structure and function of nucleic acids, genome structure, genetic and genomic research tools, methods for identifying disease-causing mutations, regulation of gene expression, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy and ethical issues in modern genomics. First course of a 3-course series recommended for IBG students. Includes a recitation section. Same as IPHY 5200.
  • IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    An opportunity for students enrolled in the IPHY Honors program to earn academic credit for working on their thesis. Twenty-five hours of work is required for each hour of academic credit given. Consult for faculty mentor for approval. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3700; and IPHY 4850 (taken concurrently).
  • IPHY 5200 - Physiological Genetics and Genomics
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018 / Spring 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022 / Spring 2024
    Covers fundamental concepts in molecular genetics/genomics with physiological applications. Topics include structure and function of nucleic acids, genome structure, genetic and genomic research tools, methods for identifying disease-causing mutations, regulation of gene expression, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy and ethical issues in modern genomics. First course of a 3-course series recommended for IBG students. Includes a recitation section. Same as IPHY 4200 and PSYC 5200.
  • IPHY 6010 - Seminar
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
    Presents special topics in integrative physiology. May be repeated up to 15 total credits.
  • IPHY 6840 - Research Project
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2019
    Involves a scholarly investigation of a selected topic using literature and/or experimental techniques. Advisor required. May be repeated up to 3 total credit hours.
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