Dopamine: Brain, Body, Behavior

Dopamine: Brain, Body, Behavior

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January 26, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 147

About this episode

Dr. Erin Calipari discusses the role of dopamine in learning and addiction.

Dr. Erin Calipari, Director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research at the university of the same name, joins the podcast to help provide a clear understanding of the role of dopamine in relation to learning and addiction. Excellent information for anyone working in the field.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Erin Calipari

Topics covered

  • dopamine
  • learning
  • addiction
  • mental health
  • behavior

Keywords

  • dopamine
  • addiction
  • learning
  • mental health
  • behavior

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Organizations: Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research, Vanderbilt University

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