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Eric Augier is an Associate Professor and Assistant Lecturer at Linköping University's Center for Social and Affective Neuroscience (CSAN) within the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV). His research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underpinning individual variability in substance use disorder, particularly exploring how GABAergic transmission in brain regions like the central amygdala influences drug-seeking behavior over healthy rewards such as social interaction. He leads the Augier Lab, which investigates translational models of addiction and potential pharmacotherapies.
Key research contributions include identifying dysregulated GABA signaling in alcohol addiction and elucidating fear memory mechanisms linked to substance use. His work bridges preclinical studies with clinical implications, emphasizing the role of social factors in addiction. Eric collaborates with institutions like the CSAN and has published in high-impact journals such as Neuropsychopharmacology and Molecular Psychiatry.
His research highlights the importance of social reward alternatives in addiction studies and suggests novel therapeutic targets for alcohol and drug dependence.
