[DIV28SUPER] NIDA Neuroscience Update August 10, 2012

 

I. Request for Information (RFI): Data and Biospecimen Resources for Studying Addiction-Related Rare Genetic Variants in Families

 

II. Looking for Scientific Resources?  Use the Neuroscience Information Framework!

 

III. NIDA Mini-Convention at the Society For Neuroscience

 

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I. Request for Information (RFI): Data and Biospecimen Resources for Studying Addiction-Related Rare Genetic Variants in Families

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Notice Number: NOT-DA-12-017

Key Dates
Release Date: August 6, 2012
Response Date:  September 7, 2012

Issued by
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Purpose

This Notice is a time-sensitive Request for Information (RFI) soliciting input for strategic planning in human genomics research funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The purpose is to invite responses  from the research community about ongoing family studies and pedigree data resources in the U.S. and internationally that could be leveraged for the identification and characterization of rare genetic and pharmacogenetic variants related to addiction phenotypes and co-morbid conditions, in the context of environmental exposures.

For Complete notice see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-DA-12-017.html

 

 

 

II. Looking for Scientific Resources?  Use the Neuroscience Information Framework!

 

Find what you are looking for at NIF.  The Neuroscience Information Framework (NIF) provides easy access to the largest collection of neuroscience information on the web.  Whether you need data, tools, papers, materials, services, webinars, blogs or funding opportunities, NIF's semantic search can help. See how NIF can enhance your research by visiting http://neuinfo.org. NIF has just released a brand new interface to make it easier to search and browse our contents (over 150 databases). Join us for a tour of the new NIF on 21st of August, at 11 am PST (2 pm EST) on the web.http://connect.neuinfo.org/webinar

This resource is supported by the NIH and is freely available to researchers and the public.

 

 

 

III. NIDA Mini-Convention at the Society For Neuroscience

National Institute on Drug Abuse Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention

Friday October 12, 2012

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, 500 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA

Seating is limited. Please register online: https://seiservices.com/nida/frontiers2012/

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Mini-Convention, Frontiers in Addiction Research, will feature cutting-edge presentations and discussion of future directions in the neurobiology of drug abuse and addiction. The NIDA Mini-Convention includes four symposia, the SfN Jacob Waletzky Memorial Lecture and a poster session for early career investigators.  The agenda this year includes:

 

8:00 – 8:15      Welcome: NIDA Director

8:15 – 9:35      Ghrelin, Leptin and Insulin Modulates Reward

9:35-10:10       Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Lecture

10:30-12:15     Role of Phagocytes in Synaptic Plasticity & Remodeling in the Nervous System

12:15- 2:15     Early Career Investigators Poster Session

2:15-3:35       Brain Energetics and Neurotransmission:  Fueling Neurons and Glia

3:50-5:25       Central Nervous System Immune Signaling and Addiction

 

 

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