Institute for Behavioral Genetics
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Boulder
447 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0447
Research Interests:
- Identification of genetic mechanisms that contribute to alcohol, tobacco, and substance use.
- Application of genomics/bioinformatics resources to study behavior genetics
Active Grants:
- NIDA U01 DA051937 (Ehringer, Bachtell, Saba). Identification of Genes and Genetic Networks Contributing to Opioid Use Disorder Traits in the Hybrid Rat Diversity Panel. Role: MPI
- NIH R21 DA05781 (MPIs: Ehringer, Hoeffer, Stitzel) 9/15/2022 - 08/31/2024 Role of glial expression in nicotine behaviors for genes identified through human GWAS. Role: Contact PI
-
AB Nexus (Ehringer) 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024. The Effect of Human GCKR P446L Variant on Alcohol Behaviors and Metabolism. Role: PI
Additional Resources:
Current lab
Former Trainees
Sonya Belimezova
Doctoral student 2012-2017
Winona Booher
Doctoral student 2016-2021
Logan Bunch
Masters student 2019-2021
Todd Darlington
Doctoral student 2008-2012
Amber Flora
Postdoctoral trainee 2010-2012
Xavier Gallegos
Postdoctoral trainee 2010-2014
Lucy Hall
Masters student 2019-2021
Nicole Hoft
Postdoctoral trainee 2006-2009
Helen Kamens
Postdoctoral trainee 2009-2013
Riley McCarthy
Masters student 2012-2014
Whitney Melroy
Doctoral student 2010-2015
Jakob Morawiec
Masters student 2018-2020
Matthew Powers
Postdoctoral trainee 2014-2020
Kristin Rasmus
Doctoral student 2013-2016
Isabel Schlaepfer
Doctoral student 2005-2008
Sarah Holly Stephens
Postdoctoral trainee 2008-2011
Aimee Thomas
Masters student 2018-2020
Publications
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2011-11-29
Type: Journal Article
RNA SEQUENCING OF STRIATAL AND WHOLE BRAIN TRANSCRIPTOME: DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ALCOHOL SENSITIVE LONG SLEEP AND SHORT SLEEP MICE STRAINS
Publication Date: 2011-06-01
Type: Journal Article
THE CHRNA6 AND CHRNB3 GENES DO NOT MODULATE ETHANOL CONSUMPTION
Publication Date: 2011-06-01
Type: Journal Article
EXAMINATION OF SNPS IN THE GABRA2 GENE WITH ALCOHOL BEHAVIORS IN A YOUNG ADULT SAMPLE
Melroy WE; Stephens SH; McQueen MB; Corley RC; Stallings MC; Crowley TJ; Hopfer CJ; Krauter KS; Hewitt JK; Ehringer MA...
- Melroy WE
- Stephens SH
- McQueen MB
- Corley RC
- Stallings MC
- Crowley TJ
- Hopfer CJ
- Krauter KS
- Hewitt JK
- Ehringer MA
Publication Date: 2011-06-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2011-03-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2011-02-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2010-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Saccone NL; Culverhouse RC; Schwantes-An T-H; Cannon DS; Chen X; Cichon S; Giegling I; Han S; Han Y; Keskitalo-Vuokko K...
- Saccone NL
- Culverhouse RC
- Schwantes-An T-H
- Cannon DS
- Chen X
- Cichon S
- Giegling I
- Han S
- Han Y
- Keskitalo-Vuokko K
Publication Date: 2010-08-01
Type: Journal Article
Zeiger JS; Haberstick BC; Corley RP; Ehringer MA; Crowley TJ; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Stallings MC; Young SE; Rhee SH...
- Zeiger JS
- Haberstick BC
- Corley RP
- Ehringer MA
- Crowley TJ
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Stallings MC
- Young SE
- Rhee SH
Publication Date: 2010-06-01
Type: Journal Article
LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATION OF ALCOHOL USE BEHAVIORS WITH CHRNA6 GENE IN INDEPENDENT SAMPLES
Publication Date: 2010-06-01
Type: Journal Article
VOLUNTARY ALCOHOL USE AND EXERCISE, EFFECTS ON GENE EXPRESSION IN DOPAMINERGIC REWARD PATHWAY
Publication Date: 2010-06-01
Type: Journal Article
GENE EXPRESSION STUDIES OF ALCOHOL, WHEEL RUNNING BEHAVIORS, AND POSSIBLE INTERACTIONS
Publication Date: 2010-06-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2010-03-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2010-01-15
Type: Journal Article
Type: Chapter
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2009-08-01
Type: Journal Article
ASSOCIATION OF SNPS IN THE CHRNA5/CHRNA3/CHRNB4 GENE CLUSTER WITH CONDUCT DISORDER-RELATED PHENOTYPES
Publication Date: 2009-06-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2009-02-01
Type: Journal Article
Neuronal Nicotinic Receptor Genes and Associations with Smoking and Alcohol Behaviors
Publication Date: 2008-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Corley RP; Zeiger JS; Crowley T; Ehringer MA; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Lessem J; McQueen MB; Rhee SH; Smolen A...
- Corley RP
- Zeiger JS
- Crowley T
- Ehringer MA
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Lessem J
- McQueen MB
- Rhee SH
- Smolen A
Publication Date: 2008-07-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2008-07-01
Type: Journal Article
Human studies implicating a role for NACHR genes in alcohol and tobacco behaviors
Publication Date: 2008-06-01
Type: Journal Article
Pages
Recruiting
Dr. Ehringer is recruiting new students for a fall 2025 start date. Applications are typically due mid November; for exact dates please check theÌýDepartment of Integrative Physiology website, if you intend to work with Dr. Ehringer. Additional information is available on IBG's Prospective ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ page.
Contact Marissa Ehringer directly about postdoctoral trainee positions.