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
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
Development of a mouse model examining the effects of voluntary wheel-running on alcohol consumption
Publication Date: 2008-06-01
Type: Journal Article
The CHRNA5/A3/B4 gene cluster variability as an important determinant of early alcohol and tobacco initiation in young adults
Schlaelpfer IR; Hoft NR; Collins AC; Corley RP; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Lessem JM; McQueen MB; Rhee SH; Ehringer MA...
- Schlaelpfer IR
- Hoft NR
- Collins AC
- Corley RP
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Lessem JM
- McQueen MB
- Rhee SH
- Ehringer MA
Publication Date: 2008-06-01
Type: Journal Article
Common genetic and environmental influences on major depressive disorder and conduct disorder
Publication Date: 2008-04-01
Type: Journal Article
The neuronal nicotinic receptor subunit genes (CHRNA6 and CHRNB3) are associated with subjective responses to tobacco
Zeiger JS; Haberstick BC; Schlaepfer I; Collins AC; Corley RP; Crowley TJ; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Lessem J; McQueen MB...
- Zeiger JS
- Haberstick BC
- Schlaepfer I
- Collins AC
- Corley RP
- Crowley TJ
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Lessem J
- McQueen MB
Publication Date: 2008-03-01
Type: Journal Article
The association between cannabinoid receptor 1 gene (CNR1) and marijuana dependence symptoms: A replication
Hartman CA; Hopfer CJ; Stallings MC; Rhee SH; Young SE; Crowley TJ; Corley RP; Hewitt JK; Krauter K; Ehringer MA...
- Hartman CA
- Hopfer CJ
- Stallings MC
- Rhee SH
- Young SE
- Crowley TJ
- Corley RP
- Hewitt JK
- Krauter K
- Ehringer MA
Publication Date: 2007-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Is the CHRNB3 gene associated with nicotine behaviors?
Publication Date: 2007-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Association of candidate genes with antisocial drug dependence in adolescents
Corley RP; Zeiger JS; Stallings MC; Crowley T; Ehringer MA; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Lessem J; McQueen M; Rhee SH...
- Corley RP
- Zeiger JS
- Stallings MC
- Crowley T
- Ehringer MA
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Lessem J
- McQueen M
- Rhee SH
Publication Date: 2007-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Genetic association of the cholinergic nicotinic receptor a5a3b4 gene cluster with tobacoco and alcohol use in young adults (vol 31, pg 9, 2007)
Schlaepfer IR; Collins AC; Corley RP; Crowley TJ; Hewitt JK; Hoft N; Hopfer CJ; Krauter K; Lessem J; Rhee SH...
- Schlaepfer IR
- Collins AC
- Corley RP
- Crowley TJ
- Hewitt JK
- Hoft N
- Hopfer CJ
- Krauter K
- Lessem J
- Rhee SH
Publication Date: 2007-09-01
Type: Journal Article
Case-control and within-family tests for association between 5HTTLPR and conduct problems in a longitudinal adolescent sample
Publication Date: 2007-08-01
Type: Journal Article
Genetic association of the cholinergic nicotinic receptor A5A3B4 gene cluster with tobacoco and alcohol use in young adults
Publication Date: 2007-07-07
Type: Conference Proceeding
Association of the neuronal nicotinic receptor beta 2 subunit gene (CHRNB2) with subjective responses to alcohol and nicotine
Ehringer MA; Clegg HV; Collins AC; Corley RP; Crowley T; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Krauter K; Lessem J; Rhee SH...
- Ehringer MA
- Clegg HV
- Collins AC
- Corley RP
- Crowley T
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Krauter K
- Lessem J
- Rhee SH
Publication Date: 2007-07-05
Type: Journal Article
The human protein kinase C gamma gene (PRKCG) as a susceptibility locus for behavioral disinhibition
Schlaepfer IR; Clegg HV; Corley RP; Crowley TJ; Hewitt JK; Hopfer CJ; Krauter K; Lessem J; Rhee SH; Stallings MC...
- Schlaepfer IR
- Clegg HV
- Corley RP
- Crowley TJ
- Hewitt JK
- Hopfer CJ
- Krauter K
- Lessem J
- Rhee SH
- Stallings MC
Publication Date: 2007-06-01
Type: Journal Article
Genes, time to first cigarette and nicotine dependence in a general population sample of young adults
Publication Date: 2007-04-01
Type: Journal Article
Cannabis receptor haplotype associated with fewer cannabis dependence symptoms in adolescents
Hopfer CJ; Young SE; Purcell S; Crowley TJ; Stallings MC; Corley RP; Rhee SH; Smolen A; Krauter K; Hewitt JK...
- Hopfer CJ
- Young SE
- Purcell S
- Crowley TJ
- Stallings MC
- Corley RP
- Rhee SH
- Smolen A
- Krauter K
- Hewitt JK
Publication Date: 2006-12-05
Type: Journal Article
The effects of genotyping error on case-control association using SNPs and haplotypes
Publication Date: 2006-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Relationship between adolescent marijuana use and young adult illicit drug use
Publication Date: 2006-07-01
Type: Journal Article
Exploring the genetics of adolescent antisocial substance dependence
Hewitt JK; Brown SA; Corley RP; Dennehey B; Ehringer MA; Hopfer CJ; Krauter KS; Lessem JM; Mikulich-Gilbertson SK; Rhee ...
- Hewitt JK
- Brown SA
- Corley RP
- Dennehey B
- Ehringer MA
- Hopfer CJ
- Krauter KS
- Lessem JM
- Mikulich-Gilbertson SK
- Rhee SH
Publication Date: 2006-06-01
Type: Journal Article
The moderating effects of religiosity on the genetic and environmental determinants of smoking initiation
Publication Date: 2006-02-01
Type: Journal Article
Genetic and environmental contributions to common psychopathologies of childhood and adolescence: A study of twins and their siblings
Publication Date: 2006-02-01
Type: Journal Article
Covariance between internalizing and externalizing behavior in adolescents
Publication Date: 2005-11-01
Type: Journal Article
Personality and the genetic risk for comorbid internalizing and externalizing behavior in adolescents
Publication Date: 2005-09-05
Type: Journal Article
Genetic influences on quantity of alcohol consumed by adolescents and young adults
Publication Date: 2005-05-09
Type: Journal Article
Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) and antisocial behaviors in the presence of childhood and adolescent maltreatment
Publication Date: 2005-05-05
Type: Journal Article
C57 female mice drink less alcohol when given access to a running wheel
Publication Date: 2005-05-01
Type: Journal Article
Investigation of the CHRNA4 gene for a possible role in tobacco use and addiction.
Publication Date: 2003-11-01
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 the Department 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.