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Dr. Connor Haggarty

@connorhaggarty.bsky.social
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Asst Prof Psychiatry and Center for Addiction Sciences & Therapeutics at UTMB Social Behavior | Cannabinoids | Psychedelics | SUD | Anxiety

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Meg Haney, PhD @meghaney.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Cannabis potency is not dose. Here we describe ways that principles of behavioral pharmacology are essential to understanding the science of this complicated plant! authors.elsevier.com/a/1noE3Kt2qH...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Great PET paper showing reduced FAAH in the amygdala in PTSD www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com/article/S000...
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In Vivo Characterization of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A [11C]CURB Positron Emission Tomography Study
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with impaired fear extinction and dysfunction in amygdala-centered circuits, for which treatments remain insufficient. The endocannabinoid system, pa...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Excited to head back to Ireland for the #EBPS2027 meeting. The keynotes are 🔥 and we are looking to round off the program with symposium proposals, open until October 31st.
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We are seeking papers for two special issues that the EBPS is guest-editing in our partner journal @psychopharmacology.bsky.social. We are seeking papers for both special issues.
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
It's happening, our #EBPS2026 workshop is starting today 🥳with an excellent talk by @epanlab.bsky.social opening the workshop. Check out the key note lectures and sessions for today 👇
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Day 2 #EBPS2026 workshop will continue with a series of exciting, high-quality scientific talks @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Day 1 of #EBPS2026 workshop, will start with 2 exciting sessions. Check them out ⬇️
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We can't wait to see you all this week at the #EBPS2026 workshop in Amsterdam 25th & 26th of August! Looking forward to exciting key note lectures, sessions, and inspiring discussions. See you there @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social
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Shelly Flagel @flagel-lab.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Do you work in #addictionresearch? Interested in #machinelearning or #AI to better understand #addiction? Submit a manuscript to #Psychopharmacology Special Issue by Oct. 1. Big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in addiction research | Link share.google/GXfeNBPdZ95x...
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Neuropsychopharmacology @npp-journal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
THC produced dose-related reductions in prefrontal engagement during negative emotion reappraisal, highlighting the role of cannabinoids in re-engaging efficient emotion regulation strategies in PTSD @connorhaggarty.bsky.social @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Dose-related reductions in prefrontal recruitment during cognitive reappraisal following oral delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in posttraumatic stress disorder - Neuropsychopharmacology
Neuropsychopharmacology - Dose-related reductions in prefrontal recruitment during cognitive reappraisal following oral delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in posttraumatic stress disorder
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Excited to share that this summer I’ll be joining the Center for Addiction Sciences and Therapeutics (CAST) and the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch as an Assistant Professor of Research.
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aaron bornstein @aaronbornstein.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Looking to work with a postdoc. Prior experience with fMRI and computational modeling required, interest in psychiatry desired. Fellowship provides three years salary plus independent travel/equipment funds. Send CV and 2-3 manuscripts (preprints OK).
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
🚨 NEW PAPER 🚨 @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social and I examined how acute oral THC influences the neural mechanisms of cognitive reappraisal in PTSD using fMRI. Compared with placebo, 5 mg and 10 mg THC reduced recruitment of prefrontal control regions during negative emotion reappraisal shorturl.at/m9Ihr
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Dose-related reductions in prefrontal recruitment during cognitive reappraisal following oral delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in posttraumatic stress disorder
Neuropsychopharmacology - Dose-related reductions in prefrontal recruitment during cognitive reappraisal following oral delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in posttraumatic stress disorder
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Congratulations to EBPS Communications Committee member @keiraaub.bsky.social on her travel award!
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Neuropsychopharmacology @npp-journal.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A double-blind crossover clinical study shows that the novel psychoactive compound 2C-B has a shorter duration and potentially more tolerable profile when compared with MDMA and psilocybin
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Acute dose-dependent effects of 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (2C-B) compared with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy participants
Neuropsychopharmacology - Acute dose-dependent effects of 4-bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine (2C-B) compared with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybin in a double-blind,...
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Christine Rabinak, PhD, MBA @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Our paper was accepted in Biological Psychology, and it's the first first-author publication for Christopher Thomas. Chris led the innovative modeling work behind this study, and I couldn't be prouder of what he accomplished. #Psychophysiology #BiologicalPsychology doi.org/10.1016/j.bi...
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Great start to the #FENSForum with a special joint session between ourselves and @ebbsociety.bsky.social. The presidents introduced the societies and the roster of speakers from both societies, covering the importance of behaviour to neuroscience. We're looking forward to an exciting week!
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Biological Psychiatry @biologicalpsych.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
People with depression and anxiety symptoms are surprisingly better at overriding gut-instinct motivational biases, while those with compulsions and intrusive thoughts showed the opposite pattern, suggesting distinct motivational disruptions across psychiatric dimensions.
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Adaptive suppression of motivational biases increases with mood/anxiety traits
Changes in motivational biases appear central to many psychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Motivational biases, theorized to embody default response strategies…
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The #EBPS2026 workshop is fast approaching. The deadline for registration is August 7th 2026. Join us in Amsterdam for an exciting meeting exploring the impact of punishment in learning, decision-making and psychopathology. To whet the appetite, here are the keynote speakers...
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ebbsociety.bsky.social @ebbsociety.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Join the EBBS/EBPS Special Symposium at #FENS2026: 🧠 The importance of behaviour to neuroscience: from cells to systems Discover how behavioural approaches help bridge molecular, cellular and systems neuroscience. 📅 Monday 6 July | 10:00–12:00 📍 Hall H @fens.org @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social
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Neuropsychopharmacology @npp-journal.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
This recent study suggests that MDMA's primary effect limits trauma-driven alcohol escalation rather than enhancing extinction learning in 🐀 / Gavan McNally Shalini Arunogiri Leigh Walker
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MDMA alters fear extinction, and reduces alcohol consumption in inbred alcohol preferring iP rats but not outbred Wistar rats
Neuropsychopharmacology - MDMA alters fear extinction, and reduces alcohol consumption in inbred alcohol preferring iP rats but not outbred Wistar rats
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Imaging Neuroscience @imagingneurosci.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
New paper in Imaging Neuroscience by Oula Puonti, Juan Eugenio Iglesias, et al: Fast segmentation with the NextBrain histological atlas doi.org/10.1162/IMAG...
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
For those attending @FENSorg Forum this year, we have arranged a joint symposium with @ebbsociety.bsky.social on Monday 6th July 10am-12pm. This symposium brings together researchers from our societies to highlight brain and behaviour from cells to systems. #FENSForum2026
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Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research @cannabisjrnl.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
⚗️ Cannabis is legal in half the U.S., but safety testing is a patchwork. Each state sets different limits for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants. Consumer protection varies by zip code. Researchers call for national standards before markets outpace oversight. 📄 doi.org/10.1177/2578...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
My PI @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social wrote an excellent article in @dpn-journal.bsky.social, on her toolkit for supporting new PIs setting up their labs. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
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Launching an independent research laboratory in a digital era: practical lessons for early career investigators - NPP—Digital Psychiatry and Neuroscience
Starting a research lab is a major career transition, but scientists often receive little training in how to manage teams, resources, and collaborations. This article shares practical insights on buil...
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Biological Psychiatry @biologicalpsych.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
GLP-1 receptor agonists show benefits for weight loss, heart and kidney protection, and potentially brain health and psychiatric conditions.
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From the discovery of GLP-1 to today's diabetes/obesity therapy and beyond
Glucagon-like peptide-1 was discovered as an insulinotropic peptide from the gut during a search for candidates for the incretin effect. It turned out to also inhibit glucagon secretion and is now…
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Alex Donovan @apadonovan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Wake up, new giant apex predator cephalopod just dropped 🦑 - www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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Earliest octopuses were giant top predators in Cretaceous oceans
Top predators drive changes in ecosystem structure. For the last ~370 million years, large-sized vertebrates have dominated the apex of the marine food chain, while invertebrates have served as smalle...
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Bertoglio lab (FMC/UFSC) @bertogliolab.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
R-MDDMA is a Safer Analogue of MDMA with Therapeutic Potential doi.org/10.1021/acsc...
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R-MDDMA is a Safer Analogue of MDMA with Therapeutic Potential
Recent clinical evidence suggests that racemic 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) might be useful for treating a range of neuropsychiatric diseases including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD...
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Bertoglio lab (FMC/UFSC) @bertogliolab.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
A prefrontal cortex-lateral hypothalamus circuit controls stress-driven increased food intake www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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A prefrontal cortex-lateral hypothalamus circuit controls stress-driven increased food intake - Nature Communications
Stress increases the intake of high-fat food, contributing to obesity and eating disorders. Here authors show, in mice, that stress impairs the control of the prefrontal cortex over feeding centers in...
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
We are accepting Travel Award applications for #EBPS2026. We are especially interested in applications from trainees from underrepresented backgrounds. All details can be found on the event website ebps2026.azuleon.org/information#...
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Biological Psychiatry @biologicalpsych.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Persistent selective attention impairments in adult ADHD are context-dependent, dominant during visual attention, linked to altered sustained attention, and manifest with distinct electrophysiological patterns across presentations, indicating asymmetric rather than global deficits.
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Selective attention dynamics in adults with ADHD: A role for sensory processing asymmetry?
Despite persisting symptomatology in adults with ADHD, it remains elusive whether ADHD-related impairments of selective attention are domain-general or specific, whether this inattention is related…
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Registration is now open for the EBPS 2026 workshop! Learn more about the workshop and speakers at the event website ebps2026.azuleon.org
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Christine Rabinak, PhD, MBA @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The first time you start a research lab, there’s no manual. So I made one. A practical toolkit for postdocs and early-career faculty launching their first lab: hiring, startup planning, collaborations, and building a sustainable research program. zenodo.org/records/1888... #research #postdoc
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Launching Your First Research Lab: Practical Guidance on Planning Your Research Program, Building a Team, and Launching a Sustainable Lab
Starting an independent research lab is one of the most significant transitions in an academic career, yet many scientists receive little formal training in the practical aspects of launching and mana...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
I will be presenting much of the cannabinoid work I have been doing in the Mental Health and Addiction Program Rounds. My talk "Pharmacological Manipulation of the Endocannabinoid System" ties together my work with @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social and my current work with @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We are pleased to announce the keynote and confirmed speakers for our 2026 workshop "Integrating new perspectives on punishment for learning, decision making and psychopathology". More information can be found at ebps2026.azuleon.org. Registration opens March 5th 2026 #EBPS2026
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Ryann Tansey @ryanntansey.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
I'm so happy this is finally out! My first empirical paper from my postdoc, and my first time wading into fMRI in a clinical sample. See inside: FAAH inhibition may not have done anything beyond exposure CBT in PTSD, but the DLPFC may play more of a role in treatment response than we thought...? 🤔
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Christine Rabinak, PhD, MBA @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Excited to share the Psychopharm Special Issue on Stress, Trauma & Cannabinoids 14 papers examining how the endocannabinoid system shapes stress & trauma responses. Guest edited with @connorhaggarty.bsky.social, @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social & Christelle Baunez. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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EBPS2023 special issue: Stress, trauma and cannabinoids - Psychopharmacology
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Proud father to a beautiful, 14 paper special issue 🥲
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Social factors of drug use link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Social enhancement of cocaine intake: behavioral mechanisms and role of reinforcing stimulus - Psychopharmacology
Rationale One of the leading prognosticators of whether an adolescent or young adult will use drugs is whether the person’s peers use drugs. Preclinical studies report that cocaine intake increases in...
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science, featuring just some of the amazing women who make our society great across the executive, full, IDEA and communications committees #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience
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European Behavioural Pharmacology Society @eurbehavpharm.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Call for papers for a Special Issue on Big Data, AI and Machine Learning in Addiction research, guest edited by @flagel-lab.bsky.social and @gavanm.bsky.social in @psychopharmacology.bsky.social link.springer.com/collections/...
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Big data, artificial intelligence, and machine learning in addiction research
Recent advances in big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are transforming research by enabling the integration and interrogation ...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
What an undertaking this was. So proud of the collection @mayoonthebrain.bsky.social , @brainsbeesbikes.bsky.social , @cbaunez.bsky.social and I collected for the “Stress, Trauma and Cannabinoids” special issue in @psychopharmacology.bsky.social Editorial: link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
I'm so excited we have some new, timely content to add to our newsletter. Any researchers or industry who would like to contribute, message us (or me).
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ACNP @acnporg.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Congratulations to Harriet De Wit, Ph.D., for being awarded the Barbara Fish Memorial Award! ☺️ #ACNP2026 Please click here ➡️tinyurl.com/2ndexz5k to watch the nominator video by Abraham Palmer, Ph.D.
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Dr. Connor Haggarty @connorhaggarty.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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Neuropsychopharmacology @npp-journal.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
#cannabinerds coming in hot at #ACNP2026 🔥
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