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Dept. of Neurology, Dell Medical School1601-B Trinity St., HDB 5.320, Stop Z0700Austin, TX 78712
Phone+1 512-471-1735
Fax+1 512-471-9272
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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
- TX State Medical License 2013 - 2027
- CA State Medical License 1982 - 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
- Effects of a protein kinase C epsilon inhibitor on insulin signalling in lipid-treated HepG2 hepatocytes and glucose tolerance in fat-fed mice.Miguel L Agoncillo, Zhongmin Gao, Harmannus C De Kraker, Stanton F McHardy, Robert O Messing
European Journal of Pharmacology. 2025-03-05 - Next-generation biomarkers for alcohol consumption and alcohol use disorder diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment: A critical review.Shaunna L Clark, Emily E Hartwell, Doo-Sup Choi, John H Krystal, Robert O Messing
Alcohol, Clinical & Experimental Research. 2025-01-01 - The PDE4 inhibitor apremilast modulates ethanol responses in Gabrb1-S409A knock-in mice via PKA-dependent and independent mechanisms.Yuri A Blednov, William Shawlot, Gregg E Homanics, Elizabeth A Osterndorff-Kahanek, Sonia Mason
Neuropharmacology. 2024-10-01
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
- PDE4 regulation of GABA-A receptors in alcohol tolerance and consumptionUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN2022–2027
- 1/11 Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on AlcoholismUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN2017–2027
- 1/11 Integrative Neuroscience Initiative on AlcoholismUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN2017–2027
- 7/11 Biochemical and Genetic Determinants of Alcohol ConsumptionUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN2001–2027
- 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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