Paul Mallet, Wilfrid Laurier University
Associate Professor
Waterloo, Ontario
pmallet@wlu.ca
Office:
(548) 889-3849
Bio/Research
I am a behavioural neuroscientist who studies the behavioural and neural effects of drugs, with a special emphasis on drugs of abuse.
My research is focused on the brain’s endocannabinoid system. Using behavioural, pharmacological, and immunohistochemical techniques, I examine how cannab...
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My research is focused on the brain’s endocannabinoid system. Using behavioural, pharmacological, and immunohistochemical techniques, I examine how cannab...
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Bio/Research
I am a behavioural neuroscientist who studies the behavioural and neural effects of drugs, with a special emphasis on drugs of abuse.
My research is focused on the brain’s endocannabinoid system. Using behavioural, pharmacological, and immunohistochemical techniques, I examine how cannabinoid receptors are involved in normal behaviour (e.g., learning, memory, feeding, locomotion), pathological behaviour (e.g., addiction). I also study the manner in which cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid drugs interact to alter behaviour and brain activity.
Note that I am not able to respond to elementary or high school students asking for information or an "expert opinion" related to their school assignments or projects.
I typically supervise student projects in the following areas:
- Role of the endocannabinoid system in learning and memory.
- Behavioural pharmacology of neutral CB1 receptor antagonists.
- Behavioural interactions between cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid drugs (e.g., ‘ecstasy’, nicotine,
alcohol, heroin, cocaine).
- Long-term consequences of cannabinoid system dysfunction caused by early life adversity.
- Involvement of endocannabinoids in drug reward and addiction.
Honours thesis opportunities: I plan on accepting 2 or 3 undergraduate thesis students for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who are expecting to have completed PS363 (Research in Behavioural Neuroscience) by the end of Winter 2024 are encouraged to apply. There is no need to contact me prior to applying. More info here...
Paid research assistant opportunities: None currently available.
Volunteer research assistant opportunities: Occasionally such opportunities arise. These are usually reserved for students who have already completed PS363 (Research in Behavioural Neuroscience) given the relevant lab training and experience provided in that course.
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My research is focused on the brain’s endocannabinoid system. Using behavioural, pharmacological, and immunohistochemical techniques, I examine how cannabinoid receptors are involved in normal behaviour (e.g., learning, memory, feeding, locomotion), pathological behaviour (e.g., addiction). I also study the manner in which cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid drugs interact to alter behaviour and brain activity.
Note that I am not able to respond to elementary or high school students asking for information or an "expert opinion" related to their school assignments or projects.
I typically supervise student projects in the following areas:
- Role of the endocannabinoid system in learning and memory.
- Behavioural pharmacology of neutral CB1 receptor antagonists.
- Behavioural interactions between cannabinoid and non-cannabinoid drugs (e.g., ‘ecstasy’, nicotine,
alcohol, heroin, cocaine).
- Long-term consequences of cannabinoid system dysfunction caused by early life adversity.
- Involvement of endocannabinoids in drug reward and addiction.
Honours thesis opportunities: I plan on accepting 2 or 3 undergraduate thesis students for the 2024-2025 academic year. Students who are expecting to have completed PS363 (Research in Behavioural Neuroscience) by the end of Winter 2024 are encouraged to apply. There is no need to contact me prior to applying. More info here...
Paid research assistant opportunities: None currently available.
Volunteer research assistant opportunities: Occasionally such opportunities arise. These are usually reserved for students who have already completed PS363 (Research in Behavioural Neuroscience) given the relevant lab training and experience provided in that course.
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