Lauren Russell

Researcher

Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-04-25

faculty

5 h-index 23 pubs 86 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Lauren Russell's research investigates the pharmacological effects and behavioral impacts of various substances, with a recent focus on cannabinoids and their metabolites. Her work has examined the binding affinity and efficacy of synthetic cannabinoid metabolites at CB1 receptors, revealing atypical pharmacodynamic properties. Russell has also explored factors related to cannabis use in older adults and studied the pharmacodynamics of oral cannabis ingestion in this demographic. Her research extends to other areas of substance use, including heart rate variability in individuals undergoing buprenorphine-assisted detoxification for opioid use disorder.

Beyond substance use, Russell's research interests include evaluating the effectiveness of screening programs for social needs, such as digital needs among rural veterans and adapting social risk screening for veterans experiencing homelessness. She also studies the influence of laboratory housing conditions on physiological and behavioral measures in mice. Russell's work has involved collaborations with researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including Alison Oliveto, William E. Fantegrossi, Michael Mancino, and Brenda M. Gannon.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 23
  • Citations: 86

Selected Publications

  • Factors Related to Cannabis Use in Individuals Over 65 (2024)
  • 484 A Preliminary Study on the Pharmacodynamics of Oral Cannabis Ingestion in Older Adults (2024)
  • 289 Heart Rate Variability in Opioid Use Disordered Participants Undergoing Buprenorphine-Assisted Detoxification (2023)
  • Metabolites of Synthetic Cannabinoid 5F-MDMB-PINACA Retain Affinity, Act as High Efficacy Agonists and Exhibit Atypical Pharmacodynamic Properties at CB1 Receptors (2022)
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