Description

The NA Pilot Project Program, offered by the Center for Systems Neurogenetics of Addiction (CSNA), supports scientists pursuing novel research in addiction biology. The program emphasizes technological innovation, integrated approaches, and translational research to advance understanding of the biobehavioral and genetic risk factors for addiction. Awardees gain access to CSNA’s comprehensive genetic resources, including advanced mouse model systems, neurobehavioral phenotyping, and facilities for human genetics research at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine.

The program welcomes both new and established investigators, especially those proposing projects in:

• Cross-species translational studies (mouse-human genetics)
• Genetic risk prediction for addiction
• Molecular mechanisms underlying addiction
• Research on drug classes beyond cocaine
• Development and application of novel computational methods in systems genetics

Projects are selected based on their potential to advance addiction biology and lead to competitive future grant applications.