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Jillian L. Scavone
| Contact |
jillian.scavone@jefferson.edu |
| Lab/PI |
Van Bockstaele Laboratory |
| Graduate: |
Thomas Jefferson College of Graduate Studies
5th Year, Neuroscience Program
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| Undergradaute: |
Haverford College
Graduated 2004, High Honors
BA in Psychology, Minor in Biology. Concentration: Neural and Behavioral Sciences
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Research Interests:
Cannabinoid-opioid system interactions. Impact of cannabinoid use on opiate abuse and withdrawal. Biological mechanisms of drug addiction and withdrawal. Using neuroanatomical and biochemical techniques, I study the activity of opioid and cannabinoid agents in noradrenergic circuits in the brain.
Publications:
Manuscripts
Scavone, J.L., et al. Characterization of cannabinoid-1 receptors in the locus coeruleus: Relationship with mu-opioid receptors. Brain Research. (2010). 1312: 18-31.
Scavone, J.L. and Van Bockstaele, E.J. mu-Opioid receptor redistribution in the locus coeruleus upon precipitation of withdrawal in opiate-dependent rats. The Anatomical Record. (2009). 292: 401–411.
Abstracts and Posters
Scavone, JL; Brisbone, GM; Tettey-Fio, A; Van Bockstaele, EJ. Investigation of cannabinoid therapy in the treatment of opiate withdrawal. October 2009. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.
Scavone, JL; Libowitz A, Menko AS, Mackie K and Van Bockstaele, EJ. Targeting the Mu-opioid receptor system in noradrenergic neurons. October 2008. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience
Scavone, JL and Van Bockstaele, EJ. Distribution and trafficking of the cannabinoid receptor CB1 in the rat noradrenergic locus coeruleus. November 2007. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology’s Cannabinoid Signaling in the CNS.
Scavone, JL. and Van Bockstaele, EJ. Naltrexone induced internalization in the rat locus coeruleus following chronic morphine treatment. October 2006, Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.
Memberships/Honors:
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, Predoctoral Fellowship
| Source: |
NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse |
| Number: |
F31 DA023755 |
| Sponsors: |
Elisabeth J. Van Bockstaele, Ph.D
and Ken Mackie, MD |
| Title: |
Cannabinoid and opioid interactions in noradrenergic cells. |
| Duration: |
3 years |
| Start Date: |
August, 2007 |
Frederick Rieder’s Renaissance Foundation
Graduate Student Recognition Award
2009 Recipient
Jefferson College of Graduate Studies
Selected as Student Marshall for Graduation (2009)
Alumni Travel Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Graduate Studies, 2007
Memberships:
Society for Neuroscience
Association for Women in Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science
Personal Interests:
Family and friends, dance, art, and animals. Any combination thereof will do!
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