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Below are three talks I gave on the neurobiology of addiction.
Watch Dr. Marinelli talk about “the craving brain”, for UT Brainstorms
Watch Dr. Marinelli’s talk about “The Craving Brain: A Conversation about Vulnerability to Drug Addiction”. This talk was a part of the “UT Brainstorms: A Conversation on the Brain” which aims to connect with the Austin community, and ultimately with the Texas community, to inform and educate about neuroscience research and the influences it has on our daily lives.
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Watch Dr. Marinelli talk about “adolescence, stress, and punishment: How these factors impact the risk for addiction”
Dr. Marinelli gave a talk at the Youth Substance Misuse & Addiction pop-Up Institute. Dr. Marinelli shows data underlying how adolescence and stress enhance vulnerability to addiction. She also talks about compelling data indicating that “punishment” is ineffective to curb drug taking.
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Dr. Marinelli Discusses Research on Drug Addiction
Michela Marinelli discusses research on drug addiction and the support from the Brain Research Foundation. Brain Research Foundation supports neuroscience research that leads to advanced understanding of brain function in children and adults. This Foundation is committed to advance discoveries that will lead to novel treatments and prevention of all neurological diseases.