Fabio Cardoso Cruz

It investigates, through animal models, the molecular, neuroendocrine and neurochemical mechanisms related to the dependence on psychoactive substances of abuse. It works with models of behavioral sensitization, self-management and place-based preference. In addition to investigating the influence of age and stress on the development of dependence. In the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA / NIH), Baltimore, MD – USA (2011-2014) worked with viral vectors, trangenic animals and flow cytometry to identify neural aterries related to relapse to drug use in neural ensembles. He is the author of two book chapters on neuropsychopharmacology and chapters in pharmacology textbooks. Has relevant work in the area of dependency. And he received the Return Home Program award from the International Brain Research Organization.