![Marissa Ehringer, Professor](/ibg/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/people/ehringer_1.png?itok=VFDpx2eg)
Institute for Behavioral Genetics
University of Colorado 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
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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: 2024-04-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2024-01-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2023-12-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2023-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2023-10-01
Type: Journal Article
Sensitivity and tolerance to alcohol in GCKR human SNP RS1260326 (P446L) in a mouse model of alcohol behaviors and metabolism
Type: Conference Proceeding
Publication Date: 2023-05-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2023-04-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2023-02-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2022-12-22
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2022-11-29
Type: Journal Article
Type: Journal Article
A MOUSE MODEL OF HUMAN GCKR SNP RS1260326 (P446L) SHOWS DIFFERENCES IN ALCOHOL BEHAVIORS
Publication Date: 2022-06-25
Type: Conference Proceeding
Does Maternal Smoking During Pregnancy Moderate the Effect of Genes on Offspring's Smoking Behavior?
Publication Date: 2021-11-01
Type: Conference Proceeding
Publication Date: 2021-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2021-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2021-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2021-06-01
Type: Journal Article
INITIAL CHARACTERIZATION OF GCKR HUMAN SNP RS1260326 (P446L) IN A MOUSE MODEL OF ALCOHOL BEHAVIORS
Publication Date: 2021-06-01
Type: Conference Proceeding
Publication Date: 2021-03-30
Type: Journal Article
Wong H; Levenga J; LaPlante L; Keller B; Cooper-Sansone A; Borski C; Milstead R; Ehringer M; Hoeffer C...
- Wong H
- Levenga J
- LaPlante L
- Keller B
- Cooper-Sansone A
- Borski C
- Milstead R
- Ehringer M
- Hoeffer C
Publication Date: 2020-12-16
Type: Journal Article
Differential shared genetic influences of anxiety with problematic alcohol use compared to alcohol consumption
Publication Date: 2020-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2020-09-16
Type: Journal Article
Evans LM; Johnson EC; Melroy-Greif WE; Hewitt JK; Hoeffer CA; Keller MC; Saba LM; Stitzel JA; Ehringer MA...
- Evans LM
- Johnson EC
- Melroy-Greif WE
- Hewitt JK
- Hoeffer CA
- Keller MC
- Saba LM
- Stitzel JA
- Ehringer MA
Publication Date: 2020-08-01
Type: Journal Article
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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 Students page.
Contact Marissa Ehringer directly about postdoctoral trainee positions.