Maria Ramirez Receives NIDA-Funded NIH Fellowship

Congratulations to Maria Ramirez, a graduate student in Dr. Dan Wesson’s lab, on being awarded a prestigious three-year NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowship from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)!

Maria’s research project, titled “Chemosensory Influences of Intranasal Cocaine on the Reward System,” aims to advance our understanding of how sensory pathways contribute to substance use and addiction-related behaviors.

This incredible achievement highlights Maria’s dedication to impactful research and the strength of mentorship within the lab. We look forward to seeing the continued impact of her work. Well done, Maria!