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Office
Dept. of Neurology, Dell Medical School
1601-B Trinity St., HDB 5.320, Stop Z0700
Austin, TX 78712Phone+1 512-471-1735Fax+1 512-471-9272
Summary
- Dr. Robert Messing is a neurologist in Austin, TX. He is experienced in general neurology, substance use disorders, neuropharmacology, and experimental pain.
Education & Training
- University of California (San Francisco)Chief Residency, Neurology, 1983 - 1984
- University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurology, 1981 - 1983
- University of Virginia1980 - 1981
- University of Virginia1979 - 1980
- Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1979
- Stanford University BA, History, 1970 - 1974
- Stanford UniversityB.A., History, With Honors, 1970 - 1974
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1982 - 2025
- TX State Medical License 2013 - 2025
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- James H. Tharp Award Research Society on Alcoholism, 2021
- Distinguished Investigator Award Research Society on Alcoholism, 2021
- M. June and J. Virgil Waggoner Chair in Molecular Biology The University of Texas at Austin, 2020
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Clinical Trials
- Effects of Levetiracetam (Keppra) on Alcohol Consumption Start of enrollment: 2008 Nov 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 41 citationsPKCε phosphorylation of the sodium channel NaV1.8 increases channel function and produces mechanical hyperalgesia in mice.Dai Fei Wu, Dave Chandra, Thomas A. McMahon, Dan Wang, Jahan Dadgar
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2012-04-02 - 30 citationsProtein kinase C isozymes and addiction.M. Foster Olive, Robert O. Messing
Molecular Neurobiology. 2004-01-01 - 238 citationsCortical activation of accumbens hyperpolarization-active NMDARs mediates aversion-resistant alcohol intakeTaban Seif, Shao Ju Chang, Jeffrey A. Simms, Stuart L. Gibb, Jahan Dadgar
Nature Neuroscience. 2013-08-01
Journal Articles
- Identification of lipocalin-2 as a PKC delta phosphorylation substrate in neutrophilsWeng Y-C, Wang G, Messing R O, Chou W-H, J Biomed Sci, 1/1/2015
- Generation and characterization of ATP analog-specific protein kinase CdeltaKumar V, Weng YC, Geldenhuys WJ, Wang D, Han X, Messing RO, Chou WH, J Biol Chem, 1/1/2015
- Ligand requirements for involvement of PKCepsilon in synergistic analgesic interactions between spinal mu and delta opioid receptorsSchuster DJ, Metcalf MD, Kitto KF, Messing RO, Fairbanks CA, Wilcox GL, Br J Pharmacol, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- Calcium Signaling Toolkit- Integrators and Targets of Alcohol: IntroductionSan Antonio, TX - 1/1/2015
- Protein Kinase C Epsilon Inhibitors to Treat Alcohol Dependence and PainUniversity of Texas, Austin, TX - 1/1/2015
- Protein kinase C phosphorylation of GABA-A receptors in responses to ethanol.Bellvue, WA - 1/1/2014
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Press Mentions
- Prescription for Addiction: Primary Care Plays Bigger Role in Treating Substance Abuse by Sean Price Texas Medicine March 2019March 21st, 2019
Grant Support
- Component 3: Animal And Behavior CoreNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2008–2012
- Component 2: Administrative CoreNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2008–2012
- Alcohol Center For Translational Genetics (ACTG)National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2008–2012
- PKC Delta In Ethanol Regulation Of GABA-A Receptors And BehaviorNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2009–2011
- Regulation Of GABA Alpha Receptors By PKC Epsilon.National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2007–2011
- Mechanisms Downstream From Pkce In Inflammatory HyperalgesiaNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2007–2011
- Regulation Of Gabaa Receptors By PKC Epsilon.National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2003–2006
- Ethanol, Calcium Channels, And Protein Kinase CNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1990–2003
- Regulation Of Gabaa Receptors By PKC Epsilon.National Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism2002
- Ethanol, Neural Differentiation, And Protein Kinase CNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1995–1999
- Regulation Of Calcium Channels By Protein Kinase CNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1986–1990
- Modulation Of Calcium Dependent Neurotransmitter ReleaseNational Institute On Alcohol Abuse And Alcoholism1985
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