Sara Jane Ward

Sara Jane Ward is an Associate Professor at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, with a dual appointment in the Department of Neural Sciences and the Center for Substance Abuse Research. Her work bridges neuroscience and pharmacology, focusing on the behavioral effects of neuroactive compounds.

Her research interests include:

• Behavioral pharmacology of cannabinoid, serotonin, and opioid systems
• Neuropathic pain and neuroprotection
• Substance use disorders and addiction mechanisms
• Learning and memory in rodent models of neural injury
• Pharmacotherapeutic development using combinatorial drug approaches

The analysis of her publications indicates a sustained focus on preclinical models of pain, addiction, and cognitive function, primarily using pharmacological manipulations in rodents to assess therapeutic potential. Her work contributes to the development of novel treatments for neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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Dr. Ward advises graduate students and potentially postdoctoral researchers, although no specific names are listed. She likely participates in funded research projects related to substance abuse and neural injury, possibly supported by federal or institutional grants, though specific grants are not mentioned. She is actively engaged in research through her laboratory work in behavioral neuroscience.

She is a key contributor to the research mission of the Center for Substance Abuse Research, where she investigates the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction and potential pharmacological interventions.