Dr. Jun Wang

Biography

Jun Wang is an Associate Professor at the Neuroscience Experimental Therapeutics Center. He acquired his MD from Tongji Medical University and a PhD from the Shanghai Brain Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Wang further pursued his postdoctoral training at the University of California, Berkeley, and at San Francisco. His research centers on alcohol use disorder and its neurobiological underpinnings, particularly the synaptic plasticity of dopamine receptors. He has published numerous articles on how alcohol impacts the brain's reward system, with findings highlighting both the short-term and long-term effects of alcohol consumption on dopamine signaling. His work is frequently cited and he has contributed to understanding the role of glutamatergic and dopaminergic systems in addiction-related behaviors. Wang is known for leveraging chemogenetic approaches in his research, aiming to shed light on treatment methods for alcohol use disorders. His expertise and insights into the mechanisms of neuropharmacology have established him as a leading figure in the field of neuroscience, particularly in studies concerning addiction and mental health.

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