Synaptic Modification of Inhibitory Inputs to GABA Neurons in the Ventral Tegmental Area: A novel potential target mediating reward and addiction in the brain

Authors

Jeff Edwards, Brigham Young University

Keywords

synaptic modification, inhibitory inputs, GABA neurons, ventral tegmental area, mediating reward

College

Life Sciences

Department

Physiology and Developmental Biology

Abstract

The objectives of this award were met, especially in regard to the mentoring focus of the award. The students have been mentored and trained in an effective manner as outlined in my Mentoring Plan (abbreviated below). This includes mentoring students in research, writing, publishing, presenting at conferences, etc. Indeed, one measure of the success of mentoring is demonstrated by the fact that all the students graduating from my lab during this time were accepted to the professional school of their choice (see students listed below). Research, especially where the students are actually involved in all aspects of it including data collection and analysis, as well as publishing can play a major role in their acceptance to professional schools and set them apart from other candidates.

Recommended Citation

Edwards, Jeff (2017) "Synaptic Modification of Inhibitory Inputs to GABA Neurons in the Ventral Tegmental Area: A novel potential target mediating reward and addiction in the brain," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 332.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/332