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Catalina Zamorano is a graduate student in the Pharmacology program at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the molecular basis of disease, specifically in understanding the neurobiology of behavior and the role of neuromodulation. Zamorano's work investigates how endogenous opioid circuits mediate reward behaviors, which is critical for deciphering the neuropharmacological foundations of opioid use disorder. Utilizing advanced techniques such as two-photon slice imaging, electrophysiology, and fiber photometry, she aims to further elucidate how endogenous opioid activity within the ventral tegmental area influences motivated behaviors. This research has broader implications for addiction studies and therapeutic strategies.
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