Wake Forest Translational Alcohol Research Center (WF-TARC)

维克森林翻译酒精研究中心（WF-TARC） 总体汇总 维克森林转化酒精研究中心（WF-TARC）的中心目标是雇用 综合的、转化的动物和人类受试者研究，以研究行为相关性， 与酒精使用障碍（AUD）的脆弱性和恢复力相关的神经生物学底物。这 中心建立在一个高效的翻译酒精研究计划在WFSM，导致授予 2017年的P50补助金。 WF-TARC由四个研究项目和两个核心组成。管理核心提供 领导力和基础设施，以确保所有研究项目的整合。该核心还提供 生物统计支持和促进本中心和许多其他中心之间的互动和沟通 维克森林医学院（WFSM）的成瘾相关研究和教育项目。一个试点 项目核心用于推进TARC工作组的目标和目的。这些核心资金每年用于 吸引新的调查人员将他们的才能和专业知识用于研究澳元的脆弱性。 WF-TARC的统一研究重点是利用动物的独特优势和优势 研究AUD脆弱性的行为相关性，并确定神经生物学 这些适应性改变导致了这种疾病的发生。这些研究采用切割- 边缘，跨分子，细胞，电路和全脑的多学科实验方法 分析。重要的是，每个项目的研究也在寻求改善AUD治疗结果。井- 综合概念框架和研究设计促进了所有领域的向后和向前互动 项目，促进治疗发现从动物到人类的快速翻译。 WF-TARC利用一个完善的，高度合作的翻译酒精研究计划， WFSM和受益于一个强大的和不断增长的机构重点酒精和药物使用障碍。 该中心将继续加强我们机构的优秀教育环境，提供 独特的培训机会，为学生和博士后谁将成为下一代的 翻译酒精研究人员。最后，WF-TARC支持的创新研究可能会导致 改善对发展AUD风险最大的个体的循证疗法， 目前的AUD治疗方案尤其不佳。

WAKE FOREST TRANSLATIONAL ALCOHOL RESEARCH CENTER (WF-TARC) OVERALL SUMMARY The central goal of the Wake Forest Translational Alcohol Research Center (WF-TARC) is to employ integrated, translational animal and human subjects research to study behavioral correlates and neurobiological substrates associated with vulnerability and resilience to alcohol use disorder (AUD). This Center builds on a highly productive translational alcohol research program at WFSM that led to the awarding of this P50 grant in 2017. The WF-TARC is comprised of four research projects and two cores. An administrative core provides the leadership and infrastructure needed to ensure integration across all research projects. This core also provides biostatistical support and promotes interactions and communication between this Center and the many other addiction-related research and educational programs at Wake Forest School of Medicine (WFSM). A pilot project core serves to advance the goals and objectives of the WF-TARC. This core funds projects each year to attract new investigators to bring their talent and expertise to the study of AUD vulnerability. The unifying research focus of the WF-TARC is to leverage the unique strengths and advantages of animal and human subjects research to study behavioral correlates of AUD vulnerability and identify neurobiological adaptations that contribute to this heightened risk of developing this disorder. These studies employ cutting- edge, multidisciplinary experimental approaches spanning molecular, cellular, circuit, and whole-brain analyses. Importantly, studies in each project are also seeking to improve AUD treatment outcomes. The well- integrated conceptual framework and research design facilitates backward and forward interactions across all projects, facilitating the rapid translation of therapeutic discoveries from animals to humans. The WF-TARC leverages a well-established, highly collaborative translational alcohol research program at WFSM and benefits from a strong and growing institutional focus on alcohol and substance use disorders. This Center will continue to enhance the outstanding educational environment at our institution, providing unique training opportunities for the students and postdoctoral who will become the next generation of translational alcohol researchers. Finally, the innovative research supported by the WF-TARC may lead to improved evidence-based therapies for individuals who are at greatest risk of developing AUD, individuals who are particularly ill-served by current AUD treatment options.