Arpi Minassian

January 2, 2026

THC induced similar physiological effects on HIV transgenic rats and their controls without affecting HIV-induced deficits in effortful motivation

Abstract Background: Cannabinoids have proven to useful for attenuating adverse effects of HIV. People living with HIV use cannabis at…

November 27, 2025

Chronic cannabis use in people with bipolar disorder is associated with comparable decision-making and functional outcome to healthy participants

Abstract Impaired decision-making is often seen in people with bipolar disorder (BD), even those undergoing treatment. Targeted therapeutics are therefore…

August 2, 2021

HIV Transgenic Rats Demonstrate Impaired Sensorimotor Gating But Are Insensitive to Cannabinoid (Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol)-Induced Deficits

Abstract Background: HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is commonly observed in persons living with HIV (PWH) and is characterized by cognitive…