Zachary Freyberg

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University of Pittsburgh
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Dr. Zachary Freyberg is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh in the United States. His research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying metabolic and psychiatric disorders, including the effects of mitochondrial function on dopamine neurons and the relationship between neurotransmitter interactions in schizophrenia. Additionally, he explores the implications of metabolic health on mental health and the impact of circadian rhythm disruptions in substance use disorders.

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A novel role for midbrain glutamate co-transmitting neurons in alcohol drinking and motivated behaviors

Open Date: 2021-09-20

Close Date: 2023-08-31

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Novel dopaminergic mechanisms of islet hormone secretion and antipsychotic drug-induced metabolic disturbances

Open Date: 2021-07-17

Close Date: 2024-06-30

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Ultra-fast high-resolution imaging of whole mouse brain for the study of drug addiction

Open Date: 2021-03-01

Close Date: 2023-02-28

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Mechanisms for Preserving Neurons in Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias Across Drosophila and Mouse Models

Open Date: 2020-09-30

Close Date: 2023-06-30

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A New In Situ Cryo-Electron Microscopy Approach to Directly Visualize Mutations in Mitochondrial Disease

Open Date: 2018-10-01

Close Date: 2019-09-01

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Collaborators (9)

Stephanie Puig

Assistant Professor

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

UNITED STATES
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Kelvin Luk

Research Associate Professor

University of Pennsylvania

UNITED STATES
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Ryan W. Logan

University of Pittsburgh

UNITED STATES
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Jenesis Kozel

University of Pittsburgh

UNITED STATES
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Thomas Steinkellner

Assistant Professor

Medical University of Vienna

AUSTRIA
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Lora Pless

University of Pittsburgh

UNITED STATES
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Despoina Aslanoglou

Academic, Lecturer, Lecturer

University of Portsmouth

UNITED KINGDOM
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Thomas Hnasko

Associate Professor

University of California, San Diego

UNITED STATES
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Satdarshan P. Monga

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

UNITED STATES
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