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Tristan Hynes is a Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellow in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying addiction, decision-making, and impulsivity, with a particular emphasis on dopamine systems and astrocytic interactions. Key areas include the role of dopamine transporters in astrocytes in compulsive behaviors, sex differences in addiction vulnerability, and the impact of reward-paired cues on risky choices. Hynes employs chemogenetic, pharmacological, and behavioral approaches to elucidate these complex processes.
His work integrates translational research methodologies, as evidenced by contributions to policy-oriented studies like the UK Gambling Disorder roadmap. While no academic awards are explicitly listed, his publications reflect a sustained engagement with cutting-edge topics in behavioral neuroscience and addiction research.
Research interests span addiction neuroscience, neuropharmacology, and the interplay between dopamine signaling and decision-making processes. Recent studies highlight the role of striatal astrocytes in heroin-seeking habits and the modulation of impulsivity via cholinergic and noradrenergic pathways.
