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Curriculum Vitae (Abridged)Paul J. Currie

Date of Preparation

15 January 2018

A. Personal Information

Address: Department of PsychologyReed College3203 SE Woodstock Blvd

Portland, OR, USA 97202

Office: (503) 777-7267

Fax: (503) 777-7785

E-mail: pcurrie@reed.edu

Website http://academic.reed.edu/psychology/faculty/currie.html

B. Degrees in Higher Education

Ph.D. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, CanadaAwarded: 1992Psychology; Behavioral Neuroscience

M.A. University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Awarded: 1988Psychology; Behavioral Neuroscience

A.B. (Hon.) Queen's University, Kingston, ON, CanadaAwarded: 1985Psychology

C. Additional Professional Training

Position Years Institution

Research Fellow 1995-1998 Department of PsychologyWayne State University

Detroit, MI

Postdoctoral Fellow 1994-1995 Faculty of MedicineUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Postdoctoral Fellow 1992-1995 Clarke Institute of PsychiatryUniversity of Toronto, Toronto, ON

D. Professional Experience and Academic Appointments

Position Years Institution

Professor 2009-present Department of PsychologyReed CollegePortland, OR

Associate Professor 2007-2009 Department of PsychologyReed CollegePortland, OR

Assistant Professor 1998-2007 Department of PsychologyBarnard College, Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

Columbia University 2000-2007 School of Graduate StudiesGraduate Faculty Appointment Columbia University

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New York, NY

Department Representative Two Year Term Department of Psychology2003-2005 Barnard College

Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

Lecturer 1996-1998 Department of PsychologyWayne State UniversityDetroit, MI

Lecturer 1994-1995 Department of PsychiatryFaculty of MedicineUniversity of TorontoToronto, ON

E. Academic and Professional Honors

Gladys Brooks Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, Barnard College, (2004)National Institute of Nutrition (Canada) Postdoctoral Fellowship, (1992-1994)International Conference on the Physiology of Food and Fluid Intake Travel Award, (1993)Manitoba Health Research Council Predoctoral Scholarship, (1988-1991)Canadian Association for Neuroscience Travel Scholarship, (1990)University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship, (1990; Awarded but not accepted) Alfred Rea Tucker Memorial Scholarship, (1990; Awarded but not accepted)

F. Current Memberships in Professional Societies

Association for Psychological Science (Member, 1994-present)Columbia University Seminar on Appetitive Behavior (1998-present)Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (Member, 2004-present)International Behavioral Neuroscience Society (Member, 2013-present)International Brain Research Organization (Member, 1992-present)Society for Neuroscience (Member, 1992-present)

G. Teaching Experience

Courses Taught at Reed College

Behavioral Neuroscience with Laboratory, PSY 333, 2007-presentBehavioral Neuroscience Research, PSY 433, 2008-presentIntroduction to Psychology, PSY 121, 2007-2009; PSY 122, 2012-presentIndependent Study, PSY 481, 2009-presentPsychopharmacology, PSY 338, 2008-2012Neuropharmacology, PSY 434, 2012-presentThesis PSY/NEURO 470, 2007-present

Research Supervision and Activities

Senior Thesis Adviser, Reed College, PSY 470, 2007-presentReed College Science Research Fellowship, mentor, 2008-presentMellon Foundation & A.V. Davis Opportunity/Initiative Grants, Reed College, mentor, 2008-present

H. Scholarly and Research Achievement (Student co-authors in bold)

Vasselli, J.R., Pi-Sunyer, F.X., Wall, D.G., John, C.S., Chapman, C.D., & Currie, P.J. (2017). Central effects of insulin detemir onfeeding, body weight and metabolism in rats. American Journal of Physiology, 313, E613-E621.

Abtahi S., Howell E., Currie, P.J. (2017). Accumbal ghrelin and glucagon-like peptide 1 modulation of ethanol reward and ingestive behavior in female rats. Program No.76.08. 2017 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 47th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 11-15 November].

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Dickinson, M.B., Bastacky, J.M.R., Meyerhoff, D., Dunn, D.P., Howell, E., Kahn, N.P., Borrego, M.B., Brodesser, S.M., Hammerslough, S.S., Harvey, S.T., Heichman, J.L., Kelly, L.J., Krenik, D.R., Lake, J.S., Tibbetts, L.M., Abtahi, S., & Currie, P.J. (2017). The ghrelin antagonist JMV 2959 and the GLP-1 agonist exendin-4 reduce alcohol-induced conditioned place preference in female rats. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 12 November.

Dunn, D.P., Gray, C.C, Howell, E., Vivek, A., Abtahi, S., & Currie, P.J. (2017). Mesolimbic ghrelin augments cocaine-induced conditioned place preference. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 12 November.

Howell, E., Vivek, A., Abtahi, S., Dunn, D.P., Canseco-Gonzalez, E., & Currie, P.J. (2017). Brain-cannula mapping investigations of appetitive motivation: Focus on ghrelinergic signaling. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 12 November.

Morales, I., Currie, P.J., Hackenberg, T.D., & Pastor, R. (2017). Opioidergic and dopaminergic modulation of cost/benefit decision-making in Long Evans rats. Physiology and Behavior, 179, 442-450.

Abtahi, S., Mirza, A., Howell, E., & Currie, P.J. (2017). Ghrelin enhances food intake and carbohydrate oxidation in a nitric oxide dependent manner. General and Comparative Endocrinology, 250, 9-14

Zallar, L.J., Baumgartner, H.M., Garling, E.E., Abtahi, S., Pastor, R., & Currie, P.J. (2017). Ghrelinergic signaling and ethanol reward. In R.R. Watson & S. Zibadi (Eds.), Addictive Substances and Neurological Disease, Elsevier: London, (pp. 113-125).

Currie, P.J., Zallar, L.J., Garling, E.E., & Cepko, L.C.S. (2017). Cocaine, ghrelin and the mesolimbic system. In V.R. Preedy (Ed.), The Neuroscience of Cocaine: Mechanisms and Treatment, Academic Press: London, (pp. 279-286).

Morales, I., Font, L., Currie, P.J., & Pastor, R. (2016). Involvement of opioid signaling in food preference and effort-related decision making: Studies in laboratory animals. In B. Studer & S. Knecht (Eds.), Progress in Brain Research, Motivation: Theory, Neurobiology and Applications, Elsevier: London, (pp 157-187).

Baumgartner, H.M., Zallar, L.J., Abtahi, S., Garling, E.E., & Currie, P.J. (2016). Amygdalar, accumbal, and ventral tegmental ghrelin and endocannabinoid signaling in alcohol reward. Program No.258.08. 2016 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 46th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 12-16 November].

Abtahi, S., VanderJagt, H.L., Dirks, D.B., Garling, E.E., Gilruth, M.T., Holland, J.G., Menzel, K.G., Speed, J.C., Steele, T., Sutherland, N.F., Ward, N.G., & Currie, P.J. (2016). Integration of hypothalamic and midbrain signaling in stress activation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 13 November.

Abtahi, S., VanderJagt, H.L., & Currie, P.J. (2016). The glucagon-like peptide-1 analog exendin-4 antagonizes the effect of acyl ghrelin on the respiratory exchange ratio, NeuroReport, 27, 992-996.

Brockway, E.T., Davis, K.R., Selva, J.A., Wauson, S.E.R., & Currie, P.J. (2016). Impact of [D-Lys3]-GHRP-6 and feeding status on hypothalamic ghrelin-induced stress activation. Peptides, 79, 95-102.

Moctezuma, C.B., Currie, P.J., & Hackenberg T.D. (2016). Central amygdala endocannabinoid neurotransmission alters emotional memory processes in female rats. Oregon Academy of Science, 74th Annual Meeting, Forest Grove, OR, 27 February.

Wauson, S.E.R., Sarkodie, K., Schuette, L.M., & Currie, P.J. (2015). Median raphe 5-HT1A receptor activation alters the effects of ghrelin on appetite and performance in the elevated plus maze. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 29, 836-844.

Garling, E.E., Zallar, L.J., Baumgartner, H.M., & Currie, P.J. (2015). Brain-cannula mapping investigations of acyl ghrelin in metabolic, limbic, and reward signaling. Presented at the 24 th annual Murdock College Science Research Program, Vancouver, WA, 4-5 November. (Neuroscience Poster Award).

Brockway, E.T, Selva, J.A., Zallar, L.J., Garling, E.E., Baumgartner, H.M., Sheskier, M.B., Morales, I., Pastor, R., & Currie, P.J. (2015). Differential effects of ghrelin on alcohol intake in C57BL/6J mice and Sprague Dawley rats. Program No.258.16. 2015 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 45 th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, 17-21 October].

Morales, I., Currie, P.J., Hackenberg, T.D., Pastor, R. (2015). Differential involvement of dopamine and opioid signaling in food preference and effort-related decision-making in rats. Program No.x.x. 2015 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 45th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, 17-21 October].

Zallar, L.J., Garling, E.E., Baumgartner, H.M., Brockway, E.T, Selva, J.A., & Currie, P.J. (2015). Hypothalamic ghrelin administration elicits stress activation in addition to circadian-dependent effects on appetite and energy substrate oxidation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, 19 October.

Brockway, E.T., Selva, J.A., Moctezuma, C.B., & Currie, P.J. (2015). Mesotelencephalic and systemic ghrelin signaling in operant responding for food. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Denver, CO, 7-11 July.

Evans, O.J, Currie, P.J. Pastor, R. (2015). Sex and age differences in alcohol drinking behavior in socialized vs. isolated C57BL/6J mice. Presented at the 24th annual meeting of the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2-7 June.

Morales, I., Brockway, E.T., Selva, J.A., Zallar, L.J., Currie, P.J. Hackenberg, T.D., Pastor, R. (2015). Involvement of opioid signaling in food preference and effort-related decision making in rats. Presented at the 24 th annual meeting of the International Behavioral Neuroscience Society, Victoria, BC, Canada, 2-7 June.

Cepko, L.C.S., Selva, J.A., Merfeld, E.B. Fimmel, A.I., Goldberg, S.A., & Currie, P.J. (2014). Ghrelin alters the stimulatory effect of cocaine on ethanol intake following mesolimbic or systemic administration. Neuropharmacology, 85, 224-231.

Selva, J.A., Brockway, E.T, Cepko, L.C.S., Merfeld, E.M., Moctezuma, C.B., Agan, E.C., & Currie, P.J. (2014). Inhibitory action of 5-hydroxytryptaminergic (5-HT) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) signaling on ghrelin-stimulated appetitive behavior. Program No.179.15. 2014 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 44th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 15-19 November].

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Brockway, E.T., Moctezuma, C.B., Agan, E.C., Selva, J.A., & Currie, P.J. (2014). An investigation of the role of central ghrelin on appetite, metabolism, and stress activation. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 17 November.

Moctezuma, C.B., Agan, E.C., Brockway, E.T., Selva, J.A., & Currie, P.J. (2014). Systemic and brain ghrelin signaling in ethanol reward and anxiogenesis. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 17 November.

Kafka, A.F., Heinz, D.A., Flemming, T.M., & Currie, P.J. (2014). Effect of chronic DL-amphetamine exposure on brain volume, anxiogenic, locomotor, and social behaviors in male SD rats. Journal of Brain and Behavioral Science, 4, 375-383.

Fimmel, A.I., Dono, L.M., Yee, M.N., & Currie, P.J. (2014). Exogenous urocortin 1 alters the respiratory exchange ratio after administration into the lateral septum. Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science, 4, 99-104.

Currie, P.J., Schuette, L.M., Wausson, S.E.R., Voss, W.N., & Angeles, M.J. (2014). Activation of urocortin 1 and ghrelin signaling in the basolateral amygdala induces anxiogenesis. NeuroReport, 25, 60-64.

Schuette, L.M., Gray, C.C. & Currie, P.J. (2013). Microinjection of ghrelin into the ventral tegmental area potentiates cocaine-induced conditioned place preference. Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science, 3, 576-580.

Fimmel, A.I., Heichman, S.L., Cepko, L.C.S., Selva, J.A., Merfeld, E.M., Goldberg, S.A., & Currie, P.J. (2013). Low dose ghrelin potentiates psychostimulant-induced ethanol intake. Program No.775.10. 2013 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 9-13 November].

Merfeld, E.B., Cepko, L.C.S., Selva, J.A., Metlzer, S.A., & Currie, P.J. (2013). Glucagon-like peptide 1 analogue, exendin-4, antagonizes the rewarding effect of ventral tegmental ghrelin on operant responding for food. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 11 November.

Silbert, K.D., Flemming, T.M., & Currie, P.J. (2013). Ghrelin antagonizes the anxiogenic effects of the 5-HT1A agonist 8-OH-DPAT in the ventral amygdala. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 11 November.

John, C.S. & Currie, P.J. (2012). N-arachidonoyl-serotonin in the basolateral amygdala increases anxiolytic behavior in the elevated plus maze. Behavioural Brain Research, 233, 382-388.

Kurbanov, D.B., Currie, P.J., Simonson, D.C., Borsook, D., & Elman, I. (2012). Effects of naltrexone on food intake and weight gain in olanzapine-treated rats. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 26, 1244-1251.

Schuette, L.M., Gray, C.C., Wauson, S.E.R., Davis, K.R., & Currie, P.J. (2012). Mesotelencephalic ghrelinergic signaling in reward and limbic function. Program No. 707.18. 2012 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. New Orleans, LA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 42nd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, LA, 13-17 October and jointly presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, 16 October].

Goldberg, S.A., Todd, G.I.S., Schuette, L.M., & Currie, P.J. (2012). Effects of systemic ghrelin and cocaine administration on ethanol consumption in the rat. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans,15 October.

Wauson, S.E.R., Voss, W,N., Davis, K.R., Schuette, L.M., Angeles, M.J., Bauer, P.E., Davidson, G.D., Heichman, S.L., Khawaja M., Kuziel, G.M., Naiman, M.S., Nguyen, E.T., Perry, J.G., Turvey, M.E., Yee, M.N., & Currie, P.J. (2012). Amygdalar urocortin and endocannabinoid modulation of ghrelin (rat acylated)-induced anxiety. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans,15 October.

Goldberg, S.A., Todd, G.I.S., Schuette, L.M., & Currie, P.J. (2012). Ghrelin antagonizes the stimulatory effect of cocaine on ethanol self-administration. Appetite, 59, e22. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Zurich, 10-14 July].

Chapman, C.D., Dono, L.M., French, M.C., Weinberg, Z.Y., Schuette, L.M., & Currie, P.J., (2012). Paraventricular nucleus anandamide signaling alters eating and substrate oxidation. NeuroReport, 23, 425-429.

Currie, P. J., Khelemsky, R., Rigsbee, E.M., Dono, L.M., Coiro, C.D., Chapman, C.D., Hinchcliff, K. (2012). Ghrelin is an orexigenic peptide with anxiogenic activity in discrete regions of the hypothalamus, Behavioural Brain Research, 226, 96-105.

Dono, L.M. & Currie, P.J. (2012). The cannabinoid receptor CB1 inverse agonist AM251 potentiates the anxiogenic activity of urocortin I in the basolateral amygdala. Neuropharmacology, 62, 192-199.

Jacoby, S.M. & Currie, P.J. (2011). SKF 83566 attenuates the effects of ghrelin on performance in the object location memory task. Neuroscience Letters, 504, 316-320.

Kurbanov, D.B., Currie, P.J., & Elman, I. (2011). Opioidergic mechanism of body weight gain in olanzapine-treated rats. Presented at the 50th annual meeting of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Waikoloa, Hawaii, 4-8 December.

Jacoby, S.M., Weinberg, Z.Y., Davis, M.J., Coston, E.P., Dono, L.M., Fennelly, D.A., Fong, E.L., French, M.C., Gester, W.W, Gray, C.C., Johnson, A.G., Jukar, A.M., Moeller, M.L., Schuette, L.M., Hackenberg, T.P., & P. J. Currie, P.J. (2011). Central nervous system effects of ghrelin on memory acquisition, reward, and anxiety-like behavior. Program No. 266.23. 2011 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 41st annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington DC, 12-16 November].

Chapman, C.D., Dono, L.M., Goldberg, S.A., Currie, P.J. (2011). Oxytocin mediates ghrelin-induced eating in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 14 November.

Dono, L.M., Chapman, C.D., Schuette, L.M., Goldberg, S.A, & Currie, P.J. (2011). The CB1 inverse agonist AM251 attenuates the orexigenic and metabolic effects of paraventricular nucleus anandamide. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 14 November.

Currie, P.J., Mirza, A., Dono, L.M., John, C.S., & Wall, D.G. (2011). Anorexigenic action of nitric oxide synthase inhibition in the raphe nucleus. NeuroReport, 22, 696-699.

Weinberg, Z.Y. Nicholson, M.L. & Currie, P. J. (2011). 6-Hydroxydopamine lesions of the ventral tegmental area suppress ghrelin’s ability to elicit food-reinforced behavior. Neuroscience Letters, 499, 70-73.

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Currie, P.J., Coiro, C.D., Duenas, R., Guss, J.L., Mirza, A., & Tal, N. (2011). Urocortin I inhibits the effects of ghrelin and neuropeptide Y on feeding and energy substrate utilization. Brain Research, 1385, 127-134.

Weinberg, Z.Y., Nicholson, M.L., Dono, L.M., & Currie, P.J. (2011). Effects of ghrelin administration into the ventral tegmental area (VTA) on food-reinforced behavior in dopamine intact and depleted rats. Appetite, 57, S46. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Clearwater, FL, 12-16 July].

Currie, P.J., John, C.S. Nicholson, M.L., Chapman, C.D., & Loera, K.E. (2010). Hypothalamic paraventricular 5-hydroxytryptamine inhibits the effects of ghrelin on eating and energy substrate utilization. Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior, 97, 152-155.

Chapman, C.D., French, M.C., Dono, L.M., Gester, W.W., Weinberg, Z., & Currie, P. J. (2010). Endocannabinoid signaling in the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus (PVN) induces alterations in eating and carbohydrate oxidation. Program No. 191.3. 2010 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 40th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 13-17 November].

Chapman, C.D., Coles, R.S., Cooney, H.A., Hagen, M.W., Haimovitz, K., Hilbert, B.M., John, C.S., Krishnakant, K., Kurbanov, D.B., Luehrs, E.H., Realegeno, C.S., Springate-Combs, C.A.A., Sutherland, T.M., Vasselli, J.R. & Currie, P. J. (2010). Insulin detemir attenuates the effects of ghrelin on food intake and respiratory quotient following direct injections into the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 15 November.

Weinberg, Z.Y. , Nicholson, M.L., & Currie, P.J. (2010). The ability of ghrelin to elicit motivation when injected into the VTA and its dependence on dopamine. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 15 November.

Currie, P.J., Anghel, A, Chapman, C.D. Weinberg, Z.Y., Jacoby, S.M., Sutherland, T.M. (2010). Urocortin microinjection into the lateral septal area alters appetite and energy substrate utilization. Appetite, 54, 641. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Pittsburgh, PA, 13-17 July].

Currie, P.J., Nicholson, M.L., Conrad, V.K., Gottschlich, A., Loera, K.E., John, C.S., & Chapman, C.D. (2009). Hypothalamic serotonin microinjections inhibit the effects of ghrelin on eating and energy substrate utilization. Program No. 470.4. 2009 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Chicago, IL: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 39th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, 17-21 October].

Nicholson, M.L., Conrad, V.K., Gottschlich, A., Loera, K.E., John, C.S., & Chapman, C.D. & Currie, P. J. (2009). Paraventricular nucleus 5-hydroxytryptamine alters ghrelin metabolic signaling. Presented at the annual meeting of the Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience/Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, IL, 19 October.

Vasselli, J.R., Currie, P.J., & Pi-Sunyer, F.X. (2009). Glycemic basis for reduced feeding by intact and diabetic rats in response to injections of insulin detemir. Diabetologia, 52, S501. [Presented at the 45th annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Vienna, 29 September-2 October].

Currie, P.J., Khelemsky, R., John, C.S., & Higgs, S. (2009). CB1 receptor antagonism alters the anxiogenic and feeding-stimulant effects of ghrelin. Appetite, 52, 824. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Portland, OR, 28 July- 1 August].

Currie, P.J., John, C.S., Wall, D.G., Gottschlich, A., Pi-Sunyer, F.X., & Vasselli, J.R. (2009). Alterations of energy expenditure following central administration of insulin detemir in rats. Appetite, 52, 824. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Portland, OR, 28 July- 1 August].

Vasselli J.R. Wall D.G., John C.S., Gottschlich A., Pi-Sunyer F.X., & Currie P.J. (2009). Reductions of food intake and body weight by central administration of insulin detemir in rats. Diabetes, 58 (S1), 396. [Presented at the annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, New Orleans, LA, 5-9 June].

Siegel, C., Hoang, S.B., Conrad, V.K., Loera, K. Nicholoson, M.L., Siegel, S., Gottschlich, A., & Currie, P.J. (2009). Paraventricular nucleus injections of 5-hydroxytryptamine inhibit the orexigenic and metabolic action of ghrelin. Presented at the Western Psychological Association 89th Conference, Portland, OR, 22-26 April.

Wall, D.G., John, C.S., Gottschlich, A., Pi-Sunyer, F.X., Vasselli, J.R. & Currie, P.J. (2009). Central injections of insulin detemir suppress food intake and body weight in rats. Presented at the Western Psychological Association 89 th Conference, Portland, OR, 22-26 April.

Vasselli, J.R., Currie, P.J., & Pi-Sunyer, F.X. (2008). Reduced feeding in response to glycemic effects of insulin detemir in intact and diabetic rats. Obesity, 16(S1), S108. [Presented at the annual scientific meeting of The Obesity Society, Phoenix, AZ, 3-7 October].

Currie, P.J., Grueneisen, A.M., Wall, D.G., & Sarkodie, K.A. (2008). Anxiogenic, orexigenic and metabolic effects of hypothalamic ghrelin. Appetite, 51, 360. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Paris, 15-19 July].

Currie, P.J., Sarkodie, K.A., Wall, D.G., Grueneisen, A.M., & John, C.S. (2008). 5-HT1A receptor agonism alters the orexigenic and anxiogenic activity of ghrelin. Appetite, 51, 360. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Paris, 15-19 July].

Vasselli, J.R., Currie, P.J., Lukic, T., & Harris, A.G. (2007). Central administration of oleoyl-estrone decreases RQ and induces weight loss in rats. Obesity, 15, A180. [Presented at annual scientific meeting of The Obesity Society, New Orleans, 20-24 October].

Vasselli, J.R., Currie, P.J., Lukic, T., & Harris, A.G. (2007). Centrally-injected oleoyl-estrone reduces feeding and body weight in rats. Diabetologia, 50 (Suppl 1), S22. [Presented at the 43rd annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, Amsterdam, 17-21 September].

Vasselli, J.R., Currie, P.J., Lukic, T., & Harris, A.G. (2007). Central effects of oleoyl-estrone on feeding and body weight in rats. Late-breaking abstract presented at the 67th annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association, Chicago, IL, 22-26 June.

Vasselli, J.R., Moreno, J.O., Johnson, J.A., Garel, V., & Currie, P.J. (2006). Leptin resistance is a function of body weight in rats maintained on a high fat diet. Appetite, 46, 389. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Naples, FL, 18-22 July].

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Gezgin, A., Currie, P. J., Vasselli, J.R. (2006). Intracerebroventricular injection of leptin induces peripheral lipolysis in the rat. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program, Columbia University Symposium, New York, NY, 1 February.

Currie, P.J., Mirza, A., Fuld, R., Park, D., & Vasselli, J.R. (2005). Ghrelin is an orexigenic and metabolic signaling peptide in the arcuate and paraventricular nuclei. American Journal of Physiology, 289, R353-358.

Currie, P.J., Coiro, C.D., Rigsbee, E., Swann-Sternberg, T., Freeman-Daniels, E., Anolik, S., Hinchcliff, K., & Chin, V. (2005). Orexigenic and anxiogenic action of ghrelin: Focus on discrete regions of the hypothalamus. Program No. 765.7. 2005 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 35th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 12-16 November]

Vasselli, J.R., Moreno, J.O., Johnson, J.A., Garel, V., & Currie, P.J. (2005). Degree of leptin resistance in rats maintained on a high fat diet as a function of body weight. Obesity Research, 13, A106-107. [Presented at The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting (North American Association for the Study of Obesity), Vancouver, 15-19 October].

Rigsbee, E.M., Coiro, C.D., Swann-Sternberg, T.P., Freeman-Daniels, E., Anolik, S., Hinchcliff, K., Pandolfi, A. & Currie, P.J. (2005). Ghrelin is an orexigenic signaling molecule with anxiogenic activity in discrete regions of the hypothalamus. Appetite, 44, 373. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Pittsburgh, PA, 12-17 July].

Vasselli, J.R., Moreno, J., Johnson, J., Garel, V. & Currie, P.J. (2005). Effects of central and peripheral ghrelin on feeding in dietary obese leptin-resistant rats. Appetite, 44, 384. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Pittsburgh, PA, 12-17 July].

Currie, P.J., Braver, M., Mirza, A., & Sricharoon, K. (2004). Sex differences in the reversal of fluoxetine-induced anorexia following raphe injections of 8-OH-DPAT. Psychopharmacology, 172, 359-364.

Currie, P.J., Mirza, A., Garel, V., Rigsbee, E., & Niedle, P. (2004). Nitric oxide synthase inhibition attenuates the orexigenic and metabolic action of ghrelin. Program No. 194.4. 2004 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 34th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 23-27 October].

Currie, P.J., Mirza, A., Mihes, A., Sricharoon, K., Tal, N., & Niedle, P. (2004). Ghrelin and neuropeptide Y: Orexigenic and metabolic signaling molecules exhibiting an interaction with urocortin in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. Appetite, 42, 351. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Cincinnati, OH, 20-24 July].

Vasselli, J.R., Coiro, C.D., & Currie, P.J. (2004). Decreased sweet solution preference in dietary obese Sprague-Dawley rats. Appetite, 42, 406. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Cincinnati, OH, 20-24 July].

Currie, P.J. (2003). Integration of hypothalamic feeding and metabolic signals: Focus on Neuropeptide Y. Appetite, 41, 335-337. Currie, P.J., Mirza, A., Fuld, R., & Vasselli, J.R. (2003). Metabolic and orexigenic action of ghrelin following microinjection into the

arcuate and paraventricular nuclei of the hypothalamus. Program No. 283.16. 2003 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. New Orleans, LA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, LA, 8-12 November].

Vasselli, J.R., Coiro, C.D., & Currie, P.J. (2003). Alterations in responsivity to sweet solutions in dietary obese Sprague-Dawley rats. Obesity Research 11(S): A115. [Presented at the annual meeting of the North American Association for the Study of Obesity, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 11-15 October].

Currie, P.J., Park, D., Mirza, A., & Coiro, C.D. (2003). Nitric oxide synthase inhibitors reduce hyperphagia induced by raphe injections of the 5-HT1A agonist 8-OH-DPAT. Appetite, 40, 325. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Groningen, NL, 15-19 July].

Garduno, E.R., Currie, P.J., Chen, K., Johnson, J.A., & Vasselli, J.R. (2003). Intracerebroventricular (ICV) leptin administration stimulates peripheral lipolysis in rats at a feeding-inhibitory dose. Appetite, 40, 333. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Groningen, NL, 15-19 July].

Currie, P.J. (2003). Hypothalamic neuropeptide Y: Effects on food intake and respiratory quotient. Presented to the Columbia University Seminar on Appetitive Behavior, New York, NY, 13 March.

Currie, P.J. (2003). Brain Neuropeptides: Role in ingestive behavior and energy metabolism. Presented to the Behavioral Neuroscience Seminar, Departments of Psychology, Barnard College and Columbia University, New York, NY, 6 February.

Currie, P.J., Coiro, C.D., Niyomchai, T., Lira, A., & Farahmand, F. (2002). Hypothalamic paraventricular 5-hydroxytryptamine: receptor specific inhibition of NPY-stimulated eating and energy metabolism. Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior, 71, 709-716.

Currie, P.J., Bakshi, V.P., Coiro, C.D., Duenas, R., & Pelaez, C. (2002). Comparison of urocortin’s effects on food intake and respiratory quotient following injection into the paraventricular hypothalamus and lateral septum. Program No. 775.10. 2002 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. Orlando, FL: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Orlando, FL, 2-7 November].

Currie, P.J., Braver, M., Khan, M., Sricharoon, K. (2002). Dorsal and median raphe nuclei injections of 8-OH-DPAT differentially inhibit the anorectic action of fluoxetine in female and male rats. Appetite, 39, 71. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Santa Cruz, CA, 7-11 August].

Currie, P.J., Coiro, C.D., Duenas, R. (2002). Paraventricular nucleus administration of DOI potentiates the inhibitory effect of urocortin on neuropeptide Y stimulated eating and respiratory quotient. Appetite, 39, 71. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Santa Cruz, CA, 7-11 August].

Currie, P.J., Coscina, D.V., Bishop, C., Coiro, C.D., Koob, G.F., Rivier, J., & Vale, W. (2001). Hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus injections of urocortin alter food intake and respiratory quotient. Brain Research, 916, 222-228.

Currie, P.J., Taylor, K.M., Coiro, C.D., Niyomchai, T., & Tal, N. (2001). Hypothalamic urocortin (UCN): Suppression of food intake, neuropeptide Y (NPY) eating and metabolism. Program No. 422.17. 2001 Neuroscience Meeting Abstract Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 31st annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 10-15 November].

Zupan, B., Drew, M., Currie, P.J., & Balsam, P.D. (2001) Lesions to the caudate putamen and nucleus accumbens differentially affect timing and response rate in a peak interval timing task. Program No. 850.9. 2001 Neuroscience Meeting Planner. San Diego, CA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 31st annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 10-15 November].

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Coscina, D.V., Currie, P.J., Bishop, C., Parker, G.C., Rollins, B.L., & King, B.M. (2000). Posterodorsal amygdala lesions reduce feeding stimulated by 8-OH-DPAT. Brain Research, 883, 243-249.

Bishop, C., Currie, P.J., & Coscina, D.V. (2000). Effects of three neurochemical stimuli on delayed feeding and energy metabolism. Brain Research, 865, 139-147.

Currie, P.J., Coscina, D.V., Moretti, J., & Avellino, M.D. (2000). Paraventricular nucleus injections of naloxone methiodide inhibit NPY’s effects on energy substrate utilization. NeuroReport, 11,733-735.

Currie, P.J., Lira, A., Bobeck, E., Khan, M., & Taylor, K.M. (2000). Urocortin injected into the paraventricular (PVN), perifornical (PFH) and ventromedial (VMH) hypothalamus: Site-specific inhibition of neuropeptide Y-induced eating and energy substrate utilization. Program No. 369.3. 2000 Neuroscience Meeting Abstract Planner. New Orleans, LA: Society for Neuroscience. Online. [Presented at the 30th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, 4-9 November].

Currie, P.J. (2000). Interaction of hypothalamic monoamines and neuropeptides in the control of energy intake and metabolism. Presented at the Endocrine-Metabolic Seminar Series, Obesity Research Center, St Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY, 23 June.

Currie, P.J. (2000). Neural Control of Ingestive Behavior: Focus on the hypothalamus. Presented to Neuroscience Seminar Series, Department of Biology, Columbia University, New York, NY, 18 April.

Currie, P.J., Saxena, N., & Tu, A.Y. (1999). 5-HT2A/2C antagonists in the paraventricular nucleus attenuate the action of DOI on NPY-stimulated eating. NeuroReport, 10, 3033-3036.

Currie, P.J., Coscina, D.V., Avellino, M.D., Bishop, C., Koob, G.F., Rivier, J., & Vale, W. (1999). Urocortin injected into the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus inhibits neuropeptide Y induced feeding and carbohydrate metabolism. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 25, 859. [Presented at the 29th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Miami, FL, 23-28 October].

Coscina, D.V., Currie, P.J., Bishop, C., Parker, G.C., Rollins, B.L., & King, B.M. (1999). Posterodorsal amygdala lesions blunt feeding induced by 8-OH-DPAT. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 25, 2140. [Presented at the 29th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Miami, FL, 23-28 October].

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1998). 5-Hydroxytryptaminergic receptor agonists: Effects on neuropeptide Y potentiation of feeding and respiratory quotient. Brain Research, 803, 212-217.

Currie, P.J., Coscina, D.V., & Fletcher, P.J. (1998). Reversal of fenfluramine and fluoxetine anorexia by 8-OH-DPAT is attenuated following raphe injection of 5,7-dihydroxytryptamine. Brain Research, 800, 62-68.

Coscina, D.V., Currie, P.J., & Szechtman, H. (1998). Association of altered whole-body metabolism with locomotor sensitization induced by quinpirole. Physiology & Behavior, 63, 755-761.

Currie, P.J., Bishop, C., Lagman, A., & Coscina, D.V. (1998). Spiperone antagonizes the effect of DOI on neuropeptide Y feeding and energy substrate utilization. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 24, 448. [Presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Los Angeles, CA, 7-12 November].

Coscina, D.V., Bishop, C., Koob, G.F., Rivier, J., Vale, W., & Currie, P.J. (1998). Paraventricular nucleus injections of urocortin suppress feeding and carbohydrate metabolism. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 24, 704. [Presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Los Angeles, CA, 7-12 November].

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1997). Stimulation of 5-HT2A/2C receptors within specific hypothalamic nuclei differentially antagonizes NPY-induced feeding. NeuroReport, 8, 3759-3762.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1997). Effects of PVN injections of the 5-HT2A/2C receptor agonist DOI on neuropeptide Y eating and energy substrate utilization. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 23, 1346. [Presented at the 27th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, CA, 25-30 October].

Bishop, C., Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1997). Delayed feeding prevents hypothalamic norepinephrine-induced overeating. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 23, 254. [Presented at the 27th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, 25-30 October].

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1996). Regional hypothalamic differences in neuropeptide Y-induced feeding and energy substrate utilization. Brain Research, 737, 238-242.

Currie, P.J. (1996). Medial hypothalamic 2-adrenergic and serotonergic effects on ingestive behaviour. In S.J. Cooper & P.G. Clifton (eds.), Drug Receptor Subtypes and Ingestive Behaviour, Academic Press: London, (pp. 285-300).

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1996). Metergoline potentiates natural feeding and antagonizes the anorectic action of medial hypothalamic 5-hydroxytryptamine. Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior, 53, 1023-1028.

Currie, P.J., Coscina, D.V., & Fletcher, P.J. (1996). Reversal of fenfluramine and fluoxetine anorexia by 8-OH-DPAT is attenuated following raphe injection of 5,7-dihydroxytryptamine. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 22, 459. [Presented at the 26th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 16-21 November].

Coscina, D.V., Currie, P.J., Chambers, J.W., & Szechtman, H. (1996). Altered energy metabolism associated with behavioral sensitization induced by quinpirole. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 22, 475. [Presented at the 26th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 16-21 November].

Coscina, D.V., Currie, P.J., Chambers, J.W., & Szechtman, H. (1996). Chronic treatment with quinpirole induces behavioral sensitization and alters energy metabolism in rats. Presented to the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Toronto, 10-13 July.

Chang, N. Currie, P.J., & Anderson, G.H. (1996). An intragastric amino acid mixture alters the extracellular amino acid profile in the lateral hypothalamus of the awake rat. FASEB Journal, 10, 1292. [Presented at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Washington, DC, 8 March].

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1995). Effect of the CCKA antagonist devazepide on eating stimulated by raphe injection of 8-OH-DPAT. NeuroReport, 7, 253-256.

Currie, P.J., Chang, N., Luo, S., & Anderson, G.H. (1995). Microdialysis as a tool to measure dietary and regional effects on the complete profile of extracellular amino acids in the hypothalamus of rats. Life Sciences, 57, 1911-1923.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1995). Dissociated feeding and hypothermic effects of neuropeptide Y in the paraventricular and perifornical hypothalamus. Peptides, 16, 599-604.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1995). Contrasting calorimetric and feeding effects of hypothalamic neuropeptide Y. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 21, 696. [Presented at the 25th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 11-16 November].

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Chang, N., Currie, P.J., & Anderson, G.H. (1995). Gastric loads of an amino acid mixture but not glucose alter extracellular amino acid patterns in the paraventricular nucleus as measured by in vivo microdialysis. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 21, 965. [Presented at the 25th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA, 11- 16 November].

Hamelink, C.R., Currie, P.J., Chambers, J.W., Castonguay, T.W., & Coscina, D.V. (1994). Corticosterone-responsive and -unresponsive metabolic characteristics of adrenalectomized rats. American Journal of Physiology, 267, R799-R804.

Currie, P.J., Fletcher, P.J., & Coscina, D.V. (1994). Administration of 8-OH-DPAT into the midbrain raphe nuclei: effects on medial hypothalamic NE-induced feeding. American Journal of Physiology, 266, R1645-R1651.

Coscina, D.V., Feifel, D., Nobrega, J.N., & Currie, P.J. (1994). Intraventricular but not intraparaventricular nucleus metergoline elicits feeding in satiated rats. American Journal of Physiology, 266, R1562-R1567.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1994). Dissociative effects of neuropeptide Y on feeding and body temperature after injection into different hypothalamic sites. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 20, 1221. [Presented at the 24th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Miami, FL, 13-18 November].

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1994). Effects of metergoline on feeding, 5-HT anorexia and 5-HT inhibition of NE-induced eating. International Journal of Obesity, 18 (Suppl. 2), 71. [Presented at the 7th International Congress on Obesity, Toronto, 20-25 August].

Currie, P.J., Brown, C.M., & Coscina, D.V. (1994). Neuropeptide-Y produces similar feeding but dissimilar metabolic effects after injection into the paraventricular vs. perifornical hypothalamus. Presented at the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior Second Independent Meeting, Hamilton, 16-20 August.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1994). Enhanced feeding and blockade of 5-HT anorexia following injection of the serotonergic antagonist metergoline. Presented at the 20th annual Stancer Research Seminar, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, 16 June.

Fletcher, P.J., Currie, P.J., Chambers, J.W., & Coscina, D.V. (1993). Radiofrequency lesions of the PVN fail to modify the effects of serotonergic drugs on food intake. Brain Research, 630, 1-9.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1993). Paraventricular nucleus injections of idazoxan block feeding induced by paraventricular nucleus norepinephrine but not intra-raphe 8-hydroxy-2-(di-n-propylamino)tetralin. Brain Research, 627, 153-158.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1993). Diurnal variations in the feeding response to 8-OH-DPAT injected into the dorsal or median raphe. NeuroReport, 4, 1105-1107.

Currie, P.J. (1993). Differential effects of NE, CLON, and 5-HT on feeding and macronutrient selection in genetically obese (ob/ob) and lean mice. Brain Research Bulletin, 32, 133-142.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1993). Potentiation of dark onset feeding in genetically obese (genotype ob/ob) mice following central injection of norepinephrine and clonidine. European Journal of Pharmacology, 232, 227-234.

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1993). Differential effects of the 5-HT1A agonist 8-OH-DPAT on nocturnal feeding in the rat. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 19, 1239. [Presented at the 23rd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 7-12 November].

Hamelink, C., Currie, P.J., Wong, B., Chambers, J.W., Coscina, D.V., & Castonguay, T.W. (1993). Effect of adrenalectomy and corticosterone replacement on respiratory exchange ratio and body weight. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 19, 415. [Presented at the 23rd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC, 7-12 November].

Currie, P.J. & Coscina, D.V. (1993). 8-OH-DPAT-induced feeding is not altered by blockade of PVN 2-adrenoceptors. Appetite, 21, 170. [Presented at the 11th International Conference on the Physiology of Food and Fluid Intake, Oxford, 28-30 July].

Fletcher, P.J., Currie, P.J., Chambers, J.W., & Coscina, D.V. (1993). Radiofrequency lesions of the PVN do not modify the effects of 5-HT acting drugs on food intake. Appetite, 21, 174. Presented at the 11th International Conference on the Physiology of Food and Fluid Intake, Oxford, 28-30 July.

Currie, P.J., Ng, L.T., Coscina, D.V., Li, E.T.S., & Anderson, G.H. (1993). Selective changes in PVN and LH extracellular amino acid profiles after the administration of an amino acid mixture to rats. FASEB Journal, 7, 646. [Presented at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, New Orleans, LA, 23 February].

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1992). Yohimbine attenuates clonidine-induced feeding and macronutrient selection in genetically obese (ob/ob) mice. Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior, 43, 1039-1046.

Currie, P.J. (1992). Brain serotonin and feeding. Presented to the Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, 26 November.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1992). Reduction in dark onset feeding and carbohydrate intake in genetically obese (ob/ob) and lean (+/?) mice injected with 5-hydroxytryptamine. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 18, 1234. [Presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Anaheim, CA, 25-30 October].

Greenwood, C.E., Ng, L.T., Currie, P.J., Coscina, D.V., & Anderson, G.H. (1992). Effects of systemic tryptophan on extracellular levels of neutral amino acids in the PVN and caudate putamen. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 18, 1234. [Presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Anaheim, CA, 25-30 October].

Coscina, D.V., Currie, P.J., & Fletcher, P.J. (1992). Independence of feeding elicited by NE in the PVN vs. 8-OH-DPAT in the dorsal raphe. Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Princeton, NJ, 25-28 June.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1992). Central injection of 5-hydroxytryptamine reduces food intake in obese and lean mice. NeuroReport, 3, 59-61.

Wilson, L.M., Currie, P.J., & Gilson, T. (1991). Thermal preference behavior in preweaning genetically obese (ob/ob) and lean (+/?, +/+) mice. Physiology & Behavior, 50, 155-160.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1991). Bidirectional effects of clonidine on carbohydrate intake in genetically obese (ob/ob) mice. Pharmacology Biochemistry & Behavior, 38, 177-184.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1991). Intracerebroventricular injections of 2-noradrenergic agonists increase caloric intake in genetically obese (ob/ob) mice. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 17, 144. [Presented at the 21st annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, New Orleans, LA, 10-15 November].

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Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1991). Intraventricular injections of 2-noradrenergic agonists stimulate feeding in satiated genetically obese (ob/ob) mice. Presented at the Third World Congress of the International Brain Research Organization, Montreal, 4-9 August.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1990). Clonidine differentially affects macronutrient intake in genetically obese and lean mice: Dose-effect relationships. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 16, 910. [Presented at the 20th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, St. Louis, MO, 28 October-2 November].

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1990). Differential effects of clonidine on macronutrient intake in genetically obese and lean mice. Invited presentation to the 10th annual Bristol-Myers Squibb/Mead Johnson Symposium on Nutrition Research. The Biology of Feast and Famine: Relevance to Eating Disorders, Toronto, 10-11 October.

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1989). Biphasic effects of clonidine on carbohydrate intake in genetically obese (ob) mice. International Journal of Obesity, 13, 550. [Presented at the 6th annual meeting North American Association for the Study of Obesity, Bethesda, MD, 13-16 September].

Currie, P.J. & Wilson, L.M. (1988). -Noradrenergic effects on macronutrient intake in genetically obese and lean mice. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 14, 966. [Presented at the 18th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, Toronto, 13-18 November].

Wilson, L.M., Currie, P.J., & Gilson, T.L. (1987). Thermal preference behavior in genetically obese (ob/ob) and lean (+/?, +/+) mouse pups. Presented at the 20th annual meeting of the International Society for Developmental Psychobiology, New Orleans, LA, 4-6 November.

Boland, F.J., Currie, P.J., & Sirota, P. (1987). The mechanism of zimeldine's effect on ethanol and saccharin intake in the rat. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie canadienne, 28, 48. [Presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Psychological Association, Vancouver, 17-20 June].

Theses

Currie, P.J. (1991). Intraventricular injection of clonidine (CLON), norepinephrine (NE), and 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) in genetically obese (ob/ob) and lean mice: Differential effects on food intake and macronutrient selection. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB Canada.

Currie, P.J. (1988). Noradrenergic regulation of feeding in genetically obese (ob/ob) and lean (+/?) mice. M.A. Thesis, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg MB Canada.

Currie, P.J. (1985). The effect of zimeldine on ethanol and saccharin intake in the rat. A.B. (Hon.) Thesis, Queen's University, Kingston ON Canada.

I. Reed Thesis Student Supervision

Jaime, Gabrielle (2018). Deranged neurobiology and gut microbiome ecology mediate the paradoxical effects of weight gain and energy homeostasis upon non-nutritive sweetener consumption.

Abtahi, S. (2017). Accumbal ghrelin and glucagon-like peptide 1 modulation of ethanol reward and ingestive behavior in female rats.

Dirks, A. (2017). Integration of urocortin 1 and endocannabinoid signaling on the modulation of ethanol reinstatement and preference.

Erwin, C. (2017). Fixed time schedules produce equivalent consumption of ethanol and sucrose reinforcement in freely feeding rats. (Co-adviser)

VanderJagt, H, L. (2017). A history of binge-like and daily cocaine exposure increases consumption of highly palatable food.

Baumgartner, H. (2016). Ghrelinergic and endocannabinoid signaling in the amygdala and ethanol reward.

Ryan, J.D. (2016). Sex-dependent consequences of early-life maternal separation on anxiety-like behavior, glucocorticoid signaling, and hippocampal gene expression. (Co-adviser)

Sheskier, M.B. (2016). The pro-social and anxiolytic effects of oxytocin in a postnatal VPA animal model of austism spectrum disorder.

Zallar, L. (2016). Ghrelinergic and endocannabinoid signaling in ethanol reward and food consumption.

Miller, J.P. (2015). The effects of dextrommethorphan on depression and anxiety-like behaviors in mice.

Brockway, E.T. (2015). Investigating possible anxiety effects of anandamide administration into the Edinger-Westphal nucleus.

Moctezuma, C.B. (2015). Central amygdala endocannabinoid neurotransmission alters emotional memory processes in female rats. (Co-adviser)

Selva, J.A. (2015). Ventral tegmental and systemic ghrelin stimulate ethanol intake.

Fimmel, A.I. (2014). Fluoxetine’s mediation of corticosterone-induced amygdalar volume change in the female rat.

Kafka, A.F. (2014). Overprescribed and under-researched: A look into the effect of chronic, low-dose, oral exposure to DL- amphetamine in the developing male Sprague Dawley.

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Ortiz Hinojosa, C.P. (2014). The anxiogenic and orexigenic effect of ghrelin microinjected into the Edinger-Westphal nucleus.

Zhang, E. (2013). An intraperitoneal investigation of neuropeptide S and its role in appetitive behavior.

Berry, A. (2013). The Effects of chronic peripheral oxytocin administration in diet-Induced obese rats on a high-protein diet.

Davis, K.R. (2013). Exposure to the nonnutrive sweetener saccharin promotes weight gain in adolescent rats and disrupts caloric intake in adults

Gottman, M.S. (2013). Caffeine acts as a neuroprotective agent in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease.

Heichman, S.L. (2013). Effects of ghrelin and neuropeptide Y microinjections into the ventral tegmental area on appetitive motivation and food intake.

Leontovich, N.A, (2013). An exploration of ghrelin’s effects within the basolateral amygdala in a repeated elevated plus maze paradigm. (Co-adviser)

Silbert, K. (2013). 8-OH-DPAT has anxiogenic effects in the ventral amygdala which are reversed by subsequent microinjection of ghrelin. (Co-adviser)

Wauson, S.E.R. (2013). Investigation of the enhancing effects of ghrelin in the VTA on reward-cue acquisition mediated by the BLA in a reinstatement paradigm.

Wotherspoon, C.J. (2012). The interaction of TRPV1 channels and CB1 receptors in the enhancement of emotional memory within the basolateral amygdala.

Goldberg, S.A. (2012). Effect of ghrelin and cocaine administration on ethanol consumption in the juvenile/young adult rat.

Kahjawa, M. (2012). The effects of ghrelin’s mediating role in the mesocorticolimbic dopamine reward system on a cocaine-induced conditioned place aversion.

Schuette, L.M. (2012). A dose-response study of ghrelin’s rewarding effects in a conditioned place preference paradigm.

Cooney, H.A. (2011). The role of the TRPV1 receptor in endocannabinoid enhancement of emotional memory. (Co-adviser)

Fennelly, D.A. (2011). Functional heterogeneity in the dorsal striatum. (Co-adviser) Fong, E.L. (2011). Nitric oxide synthase inhibition in the paraventricular nucleus potentiates the anorexigenic effects of urocortin I.

Gray, C.C. (2011). Assessing the role of ghrelin in the mesotelencephalic reward circuit using a conditioned place preference paradigm.

Jacoby, S.M. (2011). Ghrelin-induced improved memory performance is dopamine-dependent. (Co-adviser)  Weinberg, Z.Y. (2011). An exploration of ghrelin’s effect in a conditioned place preference paradigm.

Chapman, C.D. (2010). Oxytocin mediates ghrelin-induced eating in the ventromedial nucleus of the hypothalamus. Gottschlich, A. (2010). Effect of the 5-HT2C antagonist SB242084 on eating behavior in the rat.

John, C.S. (2010). Targeting the endocannabinoid system: How agonism and antagonism of TRPV1 and CB1 receptors in the basolateral amygdala can differentially affect anxiolytic and anxiogenic behavior.  Kurbanov, D.B. (2010). Naltrexone suppresses food intake and body weight gain in a rat model of olanzapine-induced hyperphagia and obesity. Nicholson, M.L. (2010). Ghrelin microinjections into the ventral tegmental area elicit an increase in motivation for food seeking. Sutherland, T.M. (2010). Potential interactions between centrally administered ghrelin and salvinorin A on the expression of reward: A conditioned place preference study in rats. Coles IV, R.S. (2009). A conditioned place preference assay in rats after central injection of salvinorin A. Davis, M.J. (2009). Ghrelin microinjection into the ventral tegmental area induces conditioned place preference.  Loera, K.E. (2009). Serotonin attenuates the orexigenic and anxiogenic actions of ghrelin within the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus.

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 Wall, D.G. (2009). Pretreatment with insulin detemir attenuates the orexigenic effects of ghrelin.

Hudson, P.G. (2008). Navigation of the rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa): Is there a geo-magnetic sense?

Kuznetsova, L. (2008). Free testosterone concentrations in a hepatitis C population. (Co-adviser) Lehet, M.I. (2008). Gap junctions and memory. Leonard, L.A. (2008). Effects of nitric oxide, C-reactive protein, and depression in hepatitis C patients undergoing interferon-alpha therapy. (Co-adviser) Sarkodie, K.A. (2008). 8-OH-DPAT attenuates the anxiogenic action of hypothalamic ghrelin.

Siegel, C. (2008). Oxytocin mediates partner preference in the polygamous rat.

J. Grant Activity

Current and Prior Awards (Year Awarded)

2017 Reed College Faculty Research Grant/Stillman Drake Fund. Accumbal ghrelin signaling in the mediation ofcocaine-induced conditioned place preference.

2017 Reed College Faculty Research Grant. Amgydala ghrelinergic neurons in alcohol reward

2016 Reed College Faculty Research Grant. Forebrain ghrelin signaling in alcohol reward.

2015 Reed College Faculty Research Grant. Effect of ghrelin injection into the nucleus accumbens on alcohol intake.

2014 M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. (Murdock College Research Program for Life Sciences). Brain ghrelin signaling and anxiety-like behavior. Awarded 05/14-12/16

2014 Reed College Faculty Research Grant. Amygdalar mediation of anxiogenic behavior.

2012 M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust. (Murdock College Research Program for Life Sciences). Anxiogenic effects of ghrelin: Interaction with urocortin, cannabinoid and serotonergic mechanisms. Awarded 05/12-04/14

2011 Reed College Faculty Research Grant. Midbrain ventral tegmental ghrelin: Interaction with dopamine in the mediation of food-reinforced behavior and conditioned place preference.

2010 Reed College Faculty Research Grant. Interaction of ghrelin and insulin detemir on food intake, body weight gain, and

energy metabolism following injection into discrete hypothalamic nuclei.

2009 Biologene Pharma Inc. Assessment of the effects of JPJY on energy expenditure in rats. Awarded 06/09-12/11.

2007 Novo-Nordisk, Inc. Mechanisms underlying weight gain inhibition by insulin detemir. Co-Investigator. Awarded 01/07-12/10.

2006 Manhattan Pharmaceuticals. Acute effects of central administration of oleoyl-estrone on feeding and body weight in rats. Awarded: 10/06-09/07. Co-Investigator.

2006 Barnard College Faculty Research Grant. Functional interaction of cannabinoid and ghrelin receptors within the paraventricular nucleus in the regulation of anxiety. Awarded: 06/06-present.

2004 NIH/NIMH PAR-00-119. (1R03MH070496-01A1). Role of ghrelin in the induction of anxiogenic behaviors.

Awarded 07/04-06/06.

2003 Barnard College Faculty Research Grant (Edward J. King Fund). Orexigenic and metabolic action of ghrelin in discrete hypothalamic nuclei. Awarded: 11/03-10/04.

2002 Barnard College Faculty Research Grant, Special Assistant Professor Leave (Edward J. King Fund). Hypothalamic urocortin: Effects on feeding and energy metabolism. Awarded: 07/02-01/03.

1991 Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research (Simons-Monroe Fund), Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society. Neural control of ingestive behavior in the genetically obese mouse. Awarded: 10/01/1991.

Reed College Faculty-Student Grants

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Research Grants – Academic Year

2017 Abtahi, S., Bastacky, J., Dickinson, M., Dunn, D., Howell, E., A.V. Davis Opportunity Grants to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Washington, DC, 11-15 November.

2016 Abtahi, S., Baumgartner, H.M., Zallar, L.J., A.V. Davis Opportunity Grants to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, 12-16 November.

2015 Baumgartner, H.M., E.C., Brockway, E.T., Garling, E.E., Zallar, L.J., A.V. Davis Opportunity Grants to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Chicago, IL, 17-21 October.

2015 Moctezuma, C.B. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Denver CO, 7-11 July.

2014 Agan, E.C., Brockway, E.T., Moctezuma, C.B., & Selva, J.A. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grants to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Washington DC, 15-19 November.

2013 Fimmel, A.I. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. Effect of fluoxetine on corticosterone-mediated volume changes in the amygdala and hippocampus of female rats.

2013 Selva, J.A. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, 9-13 November.

2013 Merfeld, E.B. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, 9-13 November.

2013 Heichman, S.L. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, 9-13 November.

2013 Silbert, K.D. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, CA, 9-13 November.

2012 Schuette, Lindsey, M. Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience Travel Award to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience annual meetings, New Orleans, LA, 13-17 October.

2012 Gottman, Moriah S. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. Effect of caffeine administration in a rodent model of Parkinson’sdisease.

2012 Wauson, Shelby E.R. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present out research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, New Orleans, LA, 13-17 October.

2012 Davis, Katherine R. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, New Orleans, LA, 13-17 October.

2012 Voss, William N. A.V. Davis Opportunity Grant to attend and present out research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, New Orleans, LA, 13-17 October.

2012 Goldberg, Sana, A. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. Effect of ghrelin and cocaine administration on ethanol consumption in the juvenile rat.

2011 Schuette, Lindsey M. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Washington DC, 12-16 November.

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2011 Dono, Lindsey M. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Washington DC, 12-16 November.

2011 Jacoby, Sarah M. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Washington DC, 12-16 November.

2011 Weinberg, Zachary Y. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, Washington DC, 12-16 November.

2010 Weinberg, Zachary Y. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, 13-17 November.

2010 Chapman, Colin D. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience (and Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience) annual meeting, San Diego, 13-17 November.

2010 Jacoby, Sarah M. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. Interaction between ghrelin and dopamine systems in memory acquisition and appetitive behavior. (Co-adviser)

2010 Cooney, Henry A. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. The role of TRPV1 in endocannabinoid enhancement of inhibitory avoidance. (Co-adviser)

2010 Chapman, Colin D. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. Oxytocin in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus: Mediation of ghrelin induced anxiety and eating behavior.

2010 Kurbanov, Daniel B. A.V. Davis Initiative Grant. Effects of naltrexone on food intake and weight gain in olanzapine-treated rats.

2009 Nicholson, Marjorie L. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, Chicago, 13-17 October.

2009 Chapman, Colin D. Mellon Foundation Opportunity Grant to attend and present our research at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting, Chicago, 13-17 October.

2009 Davis, Matthew J. Systemic cocaine and ventral tegmental area ghrelin on conditioned place preference. Mellon Foundation Initiative Grant.

2008 Hudson, Patrick G. Navigation of the rough-skinned newt (Taricha granulosa): Is there a geo-magnetic sense? Mellon Foundation Initiative Grant.

Summer Research Grants – Reed College Science Research Fellowship and Esther Hyatt Wender Fellowship

2017 Howell, Erin. Role of ghrelinergic signaling in the central nucleus (CeA) and basolateral amygdala (BLA) on alcohol intake. $4000/$1500

2017 Abtahi, S. Sex differences in ghrelin modulation of ethanol reward and dependence. Esther Hyatt Wender Fellowship, Department of Psychology, Reed College. $2500. (Co-Advised with K. Anderson).

2016 VanderJagt, Hayley L. Neural signaling in stress activation: Focus on ghrelin and corticotropin releasing hormone. Esther Hyatt Wender Fellowship, Department of Psychology, Reed College.

2016 Holland, James G. Effect of ghrelin administration into the nucleus accumbens on alcohol intake.

2015 Zallar, Lia. Hypothalamic ghrelin signaling and alcohol intake.

2014 Brockway, Emma T. Appetitive and anxiogenic effects of brain ghrelin.

2013 Cepko, L.C.S. Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) receptor antagonism: effects on the anxiogenic action of ghrelin.

2012 Wauson, Shelby, E.R. Effects of midbrain ghrelin receptor stimulation and antagonism on forebrain dopamine release.

2011 Dono, Lindsey M. The effect of ghrelin administration into the ventral tegmental area on conditioned place

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preference in dopamine intact and depleted rats.

2010 Weinberg, Zachary Y. Assessing the role of dopaminergic neurons in ghrelin mediated signaling in the mesotelencephalic reward circuit.

2009 John, Catherine S. Effects of corticotropin releasing hormone receptor antagonism on the anxiogenic action of hypothalamic ghrelin.

2008 Wall, Daniel G. Effects of centrally administered insulin detemir on feeding and energy metabolism.

K. Service to the College

Chair, Department of Psychology, July 2016-presentPre-Med Adviser, 2011-presentAd hoc Committee for Undergraduate Research, 2017-18Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, 2007-2013, Chair 2012-13, 2015-16Undergraduate Research Committee, 2008-present; Co-chair 2011-2012; Chair 2012-2014Intermediate and Advanced Curriculum, Strategic Planning, Co-chair 2013President Summer Fellowship Committee, 2012-presentSecretary, Division of PRPL, 2009-2010Library Board, 2009-2010Department of Psychology Colloquium Series (including seminars on graduate training, careers, and internships in psychology),

Organizer, 2008-2011Internal Review Board, 2007-2008

*Leave, Fall 2010*Sabbatical 2014-2015

L. Service to the Profession

Professional Societies

Member, Public Communications Committee, Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (2011-2014).Chair, Ingestive Behavior Social Symposium entitled: The Blood Brain Barrier in the Control of Energy Balance – How Variable, How Much,

How Important? Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, 26 October 2004.Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior, Long Range Planning Committee (2002-2005).

Referee – Journals

Section Editor: NeuroReport (2012-present)

Editorial Board: Journal of Nutritional Therapeutics (2012-2014)

Ad Hoc Reviewer: Alcohol & Alcoholism; American Journal of Physiology; Appetite; Behavioral Pharmacology; Brain, Behavior, & Immunity; Brain Research; Brain Research Bulletin; British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research; Canadian Medical Association Journal, European Journal of Neuroscience; European Journal of Pharmacology; European Neuropsychopharmacology; Genes, Brain and Behavior; Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science; Journal of Endocrinology; Journal of Neuroscience Methods; Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry; Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Journal of Psychopharmacology; Psychoneuroendocrinology; Neuropeptides; Neuropharmacology; Neuropsychopharmacology, Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases; NeuroReport; Neuroscience; Neuroscience Letters; Nutrition Research; Obesity Research; Peptides; Pharmacological Research; Pharmacology, Biochemistry & Behavior; Physiology & Behavior; Psychopharmacology; Regulatory Peptides; Columbia University Undergraduate Science Journal, Faculty Adviser (2007)