Research & Scholarship
Research Interests
Molecular studies of the neurobiological effects of chronic alcohol consumption and genetic risk factors that contribute to a predisposition toward alcohol dependence.
Presentations
Clapp P, Fete M, Sullivan P, McCollum M, Brunner JM, Ricchetti C. A New Tool for Assessment in Team Based Learning. Team-Based Learning Collaborative, 11th Annual Meeting 2011, Las Vegas, NV. P114.
Clapp P, Procopio DO, Walter H, Kogoj P, Höfer P, Lesch OM, Hoffman PL, Tabakoff B. Genome-wide Investigation of Genetic Markers Associated with Specific Alcoholism Subtypes. Alcoholism Clin Exp Res. 34(6 Suppl):45A 2010 June.
Publications
Clapp, P., Luckey, S.. (May 1, 2011) Team-based Learning Approach to Integrating Biochemistry in a Pharmacy Core Curriculum, Association of Biochemistry Course Directors Meeting 2011, Myrtle Beach, SC.
Clapp P, Gibson ES, Dell'Acqua ML, Hoffman PL. Phosphorylation Regulates Removal of Synaptic NMDA Receptors after Withdrawal from Chronic Ethanol Exposure. J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 332(3): 2010 Mar.
Clapp P, Bhave SV, Hoffman PL. Neuroadaptation leading to dependence: Pharmacological perspective. Alcohol Res. & Health. 31(4):310-39, 2008.
Clapp P, Dell'Acqua ML, Hoffman PL. Effects of chronic ethanol exposure and withdrawal on NMDA receptor localization in hippocampal neurons. Alcoholism Clin Exp Res. 31(6 Suppl):17A, 2007 June.