Westminster College Psychology Professor to Give Guest Lecture

Dr. Deanne Buffalari, Westminster College assistant professor of psychology, will present "Using Animal Models to Study Addiction: Benefits and Barriers" Friday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. in room 116 of the Vincent Science Center at Slippery Rock University.  The lecture is free and open to the public.

According to the abstract, "The use of animal models to study addiction has provided great insight into what may drive addictive behavior and how altered brain circuitry may contribute to ongoing drug use."  The lecture will highlight nicotine and cocaine addiction as examples and will address the challenges of preclinical studies of addiction.

Buffalari, who joined the Westminster faculty in August, earned an undergraduate degree from Allegheny College and Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh.

Contact Buffalari at 724-946-7358 or email buffald@westminster.edu for additional information.

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