Dr. George F. Koob

Dr. George F. Koob is a prominent American neuroscientist known for his research on addiction and stress. As the director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, he studies how substances like alcohol affect the brain and behavior. His work focuses on understanding the biological and psychological mechanisms that contribute to addiction, aiming to improve treatments and prevention strategies. Koob has contributed significantly to the field, exploring how stress responses interact with addictive behaviors, which helps in developing better approaches for addressing addiction and its impacts on individuals and society.