Biophysical study of antipsychotics' behavioral effects

This is a current/completed project.

Description

Investigators in this project are analyzing clozapine and other antipsychotic drugs (APDs) and their ability to modulate repetitive movements, known as focused stereotypies (FS), which are apparent in psychosis. The project also is studying the effects of amphetamine and antipsychotic drugs on specific kinds of behaviors (for example, drug-elicited versus learned). Ultimately, the research hopes to lead to improved antipsychotic drugs.

Project Administration

Stephen C. Fowler, principal investigator

Project Contact

Stephen Fowler, Ph.D.
Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology and
Senior Scientist
scfowler@ku.edu
Office Phone 785-864-0715
Office Fax 785-864-0533
5036 Malott Hall
1251 Wescoe Hall Drive
Lawrence, KS 66045

This is a project of:

Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center (KIDDRC)

Funded by:

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)