Idaira Oliva

This study shows that activating astrocyte Gq signaling in the ventral tegmental area affects cocaine-associated behaviors differently in drug-naive and cocaine-experienced rats.

This study shows that negative allosteric modulation of CB1 receptors reduces morphine self-administration and relapse in mice without affecting food reward motivation.

This study shows that prior cocaine exposure eliminates CRF's ability to suppress motivation for food rewards but not cocaine intake, suggesting altered neuropeptide function in the VTA.