The Alcohol Research Center, in the Department of Pathology, Cell Biology and Anatomy comprises a large group of investigators working on basic alcohol related research. The ARC is funded by a Center grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Most of the ARC faculty are independently funded, many from NIAAA. The main research interests are at the cellular level trying to understand how ethanol affects cell functioning. Areas of investigation include effects of ethanol on cell signaling and ion channel function and on specific cell signaling components and diagnosis and modulation of the effects of alcoholism at the cellular level.

Mission:

The ARC is dedicated to increasing our understanding of how ethanol modulates cell functioning in terms of intoxication and long-term or chronic effects. The ARC is also actively engaged in training of students and Post Docs and educating and helping foster research and collaborative efforts within the wider Jefferson Community and local schools and community with respect to the benefits and current state of knowledge of alcohol research. 

Contact Information

Telephone 215-503-5558
FAX 215-923-2218

Alcohol Research Center
Department of Pathology, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Thomas Jefferson University,
1020 Locust Street, Room 250 JAH
Philadelphia PA 19107