Marc G. Caron PhD

Marc G. Caron after postdoctoral training at Duke University, Dr. Caron joined the Laval University before joining the faculty at Duke. Dr. Caron studies the mechanisms of action and regulation of hormones and neurotransmitters and how they might underlie brain and behavior disorders such as schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, mood disorders and addiction. He and colleagues have identified a novel mode of signaling for the brain’s dopamine D2 receptors, representing a potential lead for the development of more effective medications with fewer side effects.