Scott Edwards, PhD
Department of Physiology
Research focuses on the investigation of neurobiological changes associated with altered motivational systems in the context of substance use disorders (SUDs). Our strategy is to first determine alterations in neuronal signaling following excessive drug or alcohol use, and then to investigate which neuroadaptations are most critically involved in the establishment and maintenance of SUDs. Our most recent focus is on the intersection of SUDs and chronic pain conditions in close collaboration with distinguished LSU Health and national investigators.