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NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP). Visited by NIDA Council in September 2004 Reviews by the Board of Scientific Councilors in February & September 2005. What’s New at the IRP?. a. Obesity Initiative – Food Addiction. fMRI imaging Teen obesity research program Preclinical studies.
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NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP) • Visited by NIDA Council in September 2004 • Reviews by the Board of Scientific Councilors in February & September 2005
What’s New at the IRP? a. Obesity Initiative – Food Addiction • fMRI imaging • Teen obesity research program • Preclinical studies
What’s New at the IRP? b. Human Research Program • Collaboration with Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) – Co-Morbidity, Sharing of resources for recruitment, Investigator collaborations, Training of fellows • Participation in NIDA initiatives on fetal drug exposure and DUI • CRF – Clinical, Imaging, Preclinical studies
What’s New at the IRP? c. Imaging • 9.4T animal magnet now operational • Development of nicotinic ligands
What’s New at the IRP? d. Parkinson’s Disease Initiatives • Genetics • New animal model based on mitochondrial dysfunction • Stem cells
What’s New at the IRP? e. New Building • Opportunities for collaborations with other NIH Institutes