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Eric Nunes is a Researcher in Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine (Yale University). His work focuses on neuropsychopharmacology, particularly the roles of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors and calcium channels in substance use disorders (e.g., cocaine, opioids), mood disorders, and motivational behavior. He holds a PhD from the University of Connecticut (2012). Key research themes include dopamine-cholinergic interactions, preclinical models of addiction, and neuropharmacological interventions targeting anxiolytic and antidepressant mechanisms.
- Education: PhD in Neuroscience (University of Connecticut, 2012)
His research employs animal models to investigate the neurobiological mechanisms underlying drug-seeking behavior, stress-related mental health issues, and the efficacy of novel therapeutic agents. Recent studies emphasize psychedelics in opioid treatment, L-type calcium channel modulation during withdrawal, and sex-specific effects of muscarinic receptor signaling. Collaborations include work on spine density changes in substance use and cytokine effects on motivation.
Publications span over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on Neuropharmacology, Molecular Psychiatry, and Behavioral Neuroscience. His work bridges basic science and translational medicine, aiming to develop innovative treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders.
