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Robert Messing, MD, Neurology, Austin, TX

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Neurology Austin, TX

Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Chair, Department of Neuroscience, Director, Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research, The University of Texas at Austin

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  • Office

    Dept. of Neurology, Dell Medical School
    1601-B Trinity St., HDB 5.320, Stop Z0700
    Austin, TX 78712
    Phone+1 512-471-1735
    Fax+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)
    University of California (San Francisco)Chief Residency, Neurology, 1983 - 1984
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurology, 1981 - 1983
  • University of Virginia
    University of Virginia1980 - 1981
  • University of Virginia
    University of Virginia1979 - 1980
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • Stanford University
    Stanford University BA, History, 1970 - 1974
  • Stanford University
    Stanford UniversityB.A., History, With Honors, 1970 - 1974

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1982 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    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

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Identification of lipocalin-2 as a PKC delta phosphorylation substrate in neutrophils  
    Weng 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 Cdelta  
    Kumar 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 receptors  
    Schuster DJ, Metcalf MD, Kitto KF, Messing RO, Fairbanks CA, Wilcox GL, Br J Pharmacol, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Calcium Signaling Toolkit- Integrators and Targets of Alcohol: Introduction 
    San Antonio, TX - 1/1/2015
  • Protein Kinase C Epsilon Inhibitors to Treat Alcohol Dependence and Pain 
    University 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 2019
    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