Zdenka Drastichova is a researcher at the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Science, Charles University in Prague. She is interested in cell signaling mediated via G-protein coupled receptors, especially opioid and TRH receptors, and its associations with synaptic plasticity, apoptosis, oxidative stress and other potential cytoprotective or harmful effects of drugs. Her current project is focused on studying of consequences of long-term morphine withdrawal in selected rat brain regions. She received her MSc. in Biochemistry and Ph.D. in Physiology from Charles University.