Amygdala mediates hyperalgesia associated with stress & alcohol dependence

Dr. Nick Gilpin
Assistant Professor of Physiology
Location: CSRB seminar room 563

For more information or program materials email Dr. Nick Gilpin at ngilpi@lsuhsc.edu

• Describe the anatomical pathways whereby limbic brain systems modulate incoming nociceptive signals.
• Describe the effect of alcohol withdrawal and stress on nociception.
• Describe the role of corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) in mediating behavioral dysregulation produced by stress or alcohol dependence.

Accreditation: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement: The Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans designates this live activity for a maximum 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.