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MBCDA Mission


The mission of the Basic Research Center on Molecular and Cell Biology of Drug Addiction (MCBDA) is to develop treatments for drug addiction by understanding the mechanisms of drugs' actions via basic research.

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MCBDA News

Dr. Li-Na Wei, named a Distinguished McKnight University Professor for 2009

The Distinguished McKnight University Professorship recognizes the University of Minnesota’s most outstanding mid-career faculty. ...more about Li-Na Wei's research

Pilot Project Grant

Dr. Yan Zeng recently was awarded a pilot project grant from the MCBDA. This 2-year grant will allow Dr. Zeng to study the function of miRNAs in rodent opiate addiction models. ...More on Yan Zeng's Pilot Project

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Dr. Li-Na Wei's research is featured on the UMNews page. ... Upsetting long-held scientific ideas has made pharmacology professor Li-Na Wei stand out

Upcoming Seminars

April 23, 2010, FRIDAY, 12:00 PM,
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Horace Loh Horace Loh
Ping-Yee Law Ping-Yee Law
Li-Na Wei Li-Na Wei
Stanley Thayer Stanley Thayer
Sabita Roy Sabita Roy
Sundaram Ramakrishnan Sundaram Ramakrishnan
Kevin Wickman Kevin Wickman