Psychopharmacology Laboratory Facilities
The Psychopharmacology Laboratory at American University focuses on
a variety of research issues, all of which have as their basis in drug
use and abuse. We examine both the genetic and epigenetic basis of drug
intake, prenatal drug exposure, drug interactions and the interaction
of the reinforcing and aversive effects underlying drug acceptability.
The lab consists of a core room surrounded by three running rooms (for
conditioned place preferences, schedule-induced polydipsia and schedule-controlled
responding) as well as a procedure room for drug injections and behavioral
observations. Adjacent to these areas are rooms for drug storage, preparation
and chemical analysis and for graduate student offices. All animal housing
occurs in an adjacent secure animal facility which can house up to 500
animals. This area serves as holding areas for animals as well as for
breeding colonies. This area also houses food and bedding storage, cage
and bottle washing facilities, and a procedure room for injections and
assays. A common surgery and histology room are available in the same
complex.
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Asbury Building (South Wing)
Psychopharmacology
Laboratory 