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Marie Doyle @mariedoyle.bsky.social · Aug 29

Follow these links to apply to present and join the alcohol neuroscience research community!

GRS (Trainee pre-meeting, Feb 21-22, 2026): tinyurl.com/35zf3wte
GRC (Main meeting immediately following, Feb 22-27, 2026): tinyurl.com/44z957ve

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Marie Doyle @mariedoyle.bsky.social · Aug 29

Apply now for the Alcohol & the Nervous System GRS, Feb 21-22, 2026!

The GRS kicks off the GRC, giving early-career scientists the perfect platform to launch into a week of cutting-edge science. Submit your abstracts to both by Oct 10th for talk consideration! #alcoholGRC2026 #alcoholGRS2026

Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are looking forward to the 2026 #Alcohol GRC in Ventura, CA! The main meeting starts Feb 22, 2026 (GRS Feb 21-22). For both, we will be selecting additional invited talks from the submitted abstracts. For consideration, submit your abstract by Oct 10! #alcoholGRC2026 #alcoholGRS2026

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Aug 29

We are looking forward to the 2026 #Alcohol GRC in Ventura, CA! The main meeting starts Feb 22, 2026 (GRS Feb 21-22). For both, we will be selecting additional invited talks from the submitted abstracts. For consideration, submit your abstract by Oct 10! #alcoholGRC2026 #alcoholGRS2026

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Aug 7

Voluntary wheel-running reduces harmful drinking in a genetic risk model for drinking to intoxication #alcoholawareness #alcohol
@angelaozburn.bsky.social
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Voluntary wheel-running reduces harmful drinking in a genetic risk model for drinking to intoxication

Physical activity (PA) may provide an effective and equitable treatment option for addressing the harm associated with Alcohol Use Disorders (AUDs). W…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

NIAAA Director Dr. Koob's publication now online - A Conceptual Framework for the Intersection of Hyperalgesia and Hyperkatifeia in #Alcohol Addiction #alcoholawareness www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

A Conceptual Framework for the Intersection of Hyperalgesia and Hyperkatifeia in Alcohol Addiction

Alcohol use disorder is a chronically relapsing disorder that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and is hypothesized to result from multiple …

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

Alcohol, aging, and the gut microbiome: Intersections of immunity, barrier dysfunction, and disease @cristinallorente.bsky.social #alcoholawareness
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Alcohol, aging, and the gut microbiome: Intersections of immunity, barrier dysfunction, and disease

Alcohol consumption exerts complex, dose- and context-dependent effects on human health, particularly by influencing the gut microbiome, intestinal ba…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

Persistent inflammation does not promote aversion-resistant binge-like #alcohol drinking in rats @jmoronconcepcion.bsky.social #alcoholawareness www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Persistent inflammation does not promote aversion-resistant binge-like alcohol drinking in rats

Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability, significantly decreases quality of life, and is highly co-morbid with substance use disorders, includin…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Majchrowicz binge model of #alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats @nixonlab.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

The Majchrowicz binge model of alcohol dependence: A valid model for comparing male and female rats

Alcohol use disorders (AUD) among women have steadily risen over the past decade. This increase is due in part to increased rates of drinking among so…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just published: #Alcohol use disorder exacerbates clinical and vascular risks differentially in psychiatric disorders sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Alcohol use disorder exacerbates clinical and vascular risks differentially in psychiatric disorders

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a major public health concern with detrimental effects on cognitive and neurological function, yet its impact on psychia…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just Published: Explaining increased efficacy of naltrexone in the treatment of #alcohol dependent patients with a family history of AUD: A systematic review on the role of reward sensitivity and sweet liking www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Explaining increased efficacy of naltrexone in the treatment of alcohol dependent patients with a family history of alcohol use disorder: A systematic review on the role of reward sensitivity and swee...

A positive family history of alcohol use disorder (FHA+) is one of the strongest risk factors for developing alcohol use disorder (AUD) compared. Impo…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just Published: Effect of high mobility group box 1 pathway inhibition on gene expression in the prefrontal cortex of mice exposed to #alcohol www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Effect of high mobility group box 1 pathway inhibition on gene expression in the prefrontal cortex of mice exposed to alcohol

The high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) pathway plays a pivotal role in the development of alcohol-induced brain injury. Glycyrrhizinic acid (GlyA) is w…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just Published: Integrating TWAS and GWAS identifies gut microbiota–immune interactions to #alcohol dependence genetics in European sample www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Integrating TWAS and GWAS identifies gut microbiota–immune interactions to alcohol dependence genetics in European sample

Alcohol dependence (AD) is a global public health concern with strong genetic characteristics. The purpose of this study was to explore the underlying…

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Just Published: #Alcohol consumption during early adulthood increases the vulnerability of locus coeruleus neurons and amyloid beta pathology in female APP/PS1 mice #AlcoholAwareness sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Alcohol consumption during early adulthood increases the vulnerability of locus coeruleus neurons and amyloid beta pathology in female APP/PS1 mice

Alcohol use disorder is the most common substance misuse disorder and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease. Evidence …

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Dr. Jen Rinker @drjrink.bsky.social · Jun 26

Absolutely crushing it, congrats Kathy!!!!

a man applauds with the words way to go super proud of you behind him

ALT: a man applauds with the words way to go super proud of you behind him

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Jun 26

First the #RSA 3-min thesis inaugural winner and now the Gordis Award for @kathylindquist.bsky.social #proud-mentor #rsa2025 #rsa_isbra2025 @drjrink.bsky.social

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Jun 23

Hey #alcohol researchers, what are non-NIH funding mechanisms to support alcohol research? Please share any information #rsa2025 #rsa_isbra2025

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Alcohol Journal @alcoholjournal.bsky.social · Jun 20

Alcohol research community: thank you for your submissions to #Alcohol - we are excited to share that our Impact Factor has climbed to 2.9, our highest IF to date #rsa2025

@dougmat-uwec.bsky.social

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · May 6

Congrats to @kathylindquist.bsky.social for winning the 3MT competition for preclinical students - way to go, Kathy!!! @drjrink.bsky.social

Research Society on Alcohol @rsaofficial.bsky.social · Mar 5

Exciting news! The first-ever RSA 3MT Competition is virtual on May 6th, 12-1pm ET, challenging students to present their research in 3 minutes with 1 slide.
Apply by March 10th for a chance to compete and win RSA Registration & Abstract cost prizes: conta.cc/4ku93qj #3MT #3minutethesis

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Tom Kash @superkash.bsky.social · Mar 29

oh hey, this paper is out now!

Led by JR Haun, former Kash lab postdoc!

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40153436/

Septo-hypothalamic regulation of binge-like alcohol consumption by the nociceptin system - PubMed

High-intensity alcohol drinking during binge episodes contributes to the socioeconomic burden created by alcohol use disorders (AUDs), and nociceptin receptor (NOP) antagonists have emerged as a promi...

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Dr. Jen Rinker @drjrink.bsky.social · Mar 20

Defending soon? Come postdoc with us - MUSC is a great place to prepare you for your next career move, in or outside of academia!

Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Mar 20

The Charleston Alcohol Research Center has an opening for a #postdoctoral fellowship on the #NIAAA T32 training grant - please spread the word and contact me if interested in working in beautiful Charleston, SC @drjrink.bsky.social

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Mar 20

The Charleston Alcohol Research Center has an opening for a #postdoctoral fellowship on the #NIAAA T32 training grant - please spread the word and contact me if interested in working in beautiful Charleston, SC @drjrink.bsky.social

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Mar 17

Here is a link to our DIY balance arm for fiber #photometry recordings in freely moving mice @drjrink.bsky.social
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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Mar 14

These types of grants were removed from the discussion list for AA-4 on the morning of review. It’s unclear to me if the SRO/PO will provide the written critique. My guess is that you won’t receive anything until an official review. Hope that happens for you and the others very soon

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Patrick Mulholland (He/Him) @mulhollandlab.bsky.social · Feb 15

Dear science community, an amazing grad student with @drjrink.bsky.social and I lost her belongings in an apartment fire this morning. She and her dog are safe but needs your help. Please consider donating

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Donate to Kathy Needs Your Help After Apartment Fire, organized by Patrick Mulholland

A graduate student in the Department of Neuroscience (Kathy L.) at MUSC … Patrick Mulholland needs your support for Kathy Needs Your Help After Apartment Fire

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Kurt Fraser @kurtfraser.bsky.social · Feb 7

Flat 15% indirect costs across all grants (notes this will work because only 3 places - MIT, UMich, UAB - ever REFUSED a grant for lower than expected previous indirects). Impacts of this cut will presumably destroy research - current indirects are ~50%+

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NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD

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