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Burt Sharp, MD, Endocrinology, Memphis, TN

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Endocrinology Memphis, TN

Adrenal Disease, Pituitary Disorders & Neuroendocrinology, Thyroid

Distinguished Professor of Genetics, Genomics, Informatics and Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis, College of Medicine

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  • Office

    Manassas Ave.
    CRB 220
    Memphis, TN 38103
    Phone+1 901-448-6001

Education & Training

  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1978 - 1981
  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati College of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1998 - 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Inactivation of phosphodiesterase-4B gene in rat nucleus accumbens shell by CRISPR/CAS9 modulates the motivation to chronically self-administer nicotine  
    Burt M Sharp*, Qin Jiang, Panjun Kim, Hao Chen, BioRxiv.org, 3/2023

Grant Support

  • Pangenomics of nicotine abuse in the hybrid rat diversity panelNIH-NIDA2023–2028
  • Genetics of Oxycodone intake in a hybrid rat diversity panelNIDA2020–2025
  • Neuron-Specific Candidate Gene Expression And Adolescent Vulnerability To SmokingNational Institute On Drug Abuse2009–2010
  • Interaction Between Nicotine And StressNational Institute On Drug Abuse1998–2009
  • Opiate Receptor-Mediated Effects Of Stress On ImmunityNational Institute On Drug Abuse2004–2008
  • Opiate Receptor Mediated Effects Of Stress On ImmunityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1998–2003
  • Interaction Between Nicotine And StressNational Institute On Drug Abuse1991–1998
  • Training In Psychoneuroimmunology And Substance AbuseNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1997
  • Opiate Receptor Mediated Effects Of Stress On ImmunityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1995–1997
  • Opiate Receptor Mediated Effects Of Stress On ImmunityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1994
  • Psychoneuroimmunology And Substance AbuseNational Institute On Drug Abuse1990–1994
  • Opiate Receptor-Mediated Effects Of Stress On ImmunityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1986–1993
  • Opiate Receptor-Mediated Effects Of Stress On ImmunityNational Institute On Drug Abuse1992
  • Minority High School Student Research Apprentice ProgramNational Center For Research Resources1991
  • The Interaction Between Nicotine And StressNational Institute On Drug Abuse1988–1990
  • Interaction Between Nicotine And StressNational Institute On Drug Abuse1985–1987