As a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience as a human psychophysiologist, I am an expert in the use of ERP, EEG, cardiovascular, skin conductance, and EMG methodology to study affective and attentional processes impacted by nicotine dependence and withdrawal. My research interests are centered on identifying the neurobehavioral adaptations that result from smoking, identifying the individual, genetic, and developmental differences that influence these neurobehavioral adaptations, and modifying these neurobehavioral adaptations using novel pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches. Understanding the neurobehavioral adaptations to nicotine dependence is vital to developing more effective smoking cessation therapies and thus advancing the cause of cancer prevention. I have also pursued research in the use of genetics to identify nicotine dependence phenotypes, the stress hormone response to smoking, the treatment of nicotine dependence among at-risk populations, and new drug development for the treatment of nicotine dependence. I have extensive experience working within a multidisciplinary environment, an environment increasingly necessary for furthering our understanding of the complexities of nicotine dependence and to translating this understanding to more effective cessation treatments.
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