Dopamine and serotonin mechanisms in impulsivity: anatomical substrates and interactions.

Objective

Using behavioural pharmacology, the hypothesis that impulsivity results from aberrant dopamine/serotonin interactions in the prefrontal cortex and the nucleus accumbens will be examined. The synaptic mechanisms underlying these interactions will be further characterized by in vivo micro dialysis.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-7. - Chronic and degenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, cardivascular diseases and rare diseases

Funding Scheme

RGI - Research grants (individual fellowships)

Coordinator

University of Cambridge

Address

Downing Street
CB2 3EB Cambridge
United Kingdom