Translating Addiction Research into Treatments
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Translational Research is the Principal Feature of Our Lab
Our multi-prong research is focused on understanding the contribution and interplay of genes and the environment to the development of substance use disorders, and providing neurobiological insights that innovate and advance treatment and intervention.
About the Hurd Lab
Led by Dr. Yasmin Hurd, the Director of the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai, the research lab consists of a multi-disciplinary team of scientists who study addiction through a myriad of lenses: animal behavior, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology, psychology, neuroimaging, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and clinical trials.
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The Great Pot Experiment
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Research
We conduct research in pursuit of treatments for addiction, translating bench discovery to clinical impact.
Media
Sharing our research discoveries with the scientific community and the general public across a range of media.
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We welcome people from diverse personal and professional perspectives who are passionate about addiction research.
