Research Interests
Keywords: Identification and characterization of genes that influence behavior; mouse models of addiction, anxiety, stress
The research in Dr. Tarantino’s laboratory is focused on identification and characterization of genes that influence behavior. In particular, they study mouse models of addiction, anxiety, stress and depression-like behaviors. The laboratory uses a number of forward genetic approaches, including the measurement of behavior in existing mouse populations, such as inbred mouse strains, newer mouse resources like the Collaborative Cross and spontaneous and ENU-induced mutants. Behavior is also largely influenced by the environment and the laboratory is investigating environmental manipulations that act independently or in concert with genetic background to alter behavioral phenotypes.
Mentor Training:
- Faculty Mentoring Workshop for Biomedical Researchers
Training Program Affiliations:
- Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Neuroscience
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Publications
Lisa Tarantino in ºÚÁÏÍø Genetics News

December 3, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for November 10th – 23rd, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 19 papers during November 10th - 23rd, 2024.

October 14, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for September 15th – 28th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 22 papers during September 15th - 28th, 2024.

July 26, 2024
Lisa Tarantino appointed as new Assistant Dean for Research at the ºÚÁÏÍø Eshelman School of Pharmacy
The ºÚÁÏÍø Eshelman School of Pharmacy has appointed its new Assistant Dean for Research. Lisa Tarantino, Ph.D., will join the School and its research enterprise on July 1.

June 10, 2024
Department of Genetics Publications for May 12th – June 8th, 2024
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 23 papers during May 12th - June 8th 2024.

August 14, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for July 30th – August 12th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 9 papers during July 30th - August 12th 2023.

May 7, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for April 23rd – May 6th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during April 23rd – May 6th, 2023.

April 23, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for April 9th – 22nd, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 15 papers during April 9th – 22nd, 2023.

February 13, 2023
Department of Genetics Publications for January 29th – February 11th, 2023
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 7 papers during January 29th – February 11th, 2023.

December 13, 2022
Genetics Faculty Awarded Subcontracts
Genetics faculty members Dr. Laura Raffield (Assistant Professor) and Dr. Lisa Tarantino (Professor) awarded subcontracts.

November 20, 2022
Department of Genetics Publications for November 6th – 19th, 2022
Department of Genetics faculty, postdocs, students and collaborators published 11 papers during November 6th – 19th, 2022.