Nora D. Volkow

Nora D. Volkow is a prominent psychiatrist and neuroscientist best known for her research on addiction. She is the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), where she has focused on understanding how drugs affect the brain and contribute to addiction. Volkow’s work has been crucial in promoting a scientific understanding of addiction as a complex brain disease, shifting perceptions from moral failure to a health issue. Her research has informed public policy and treatment strategies, aiming to improve the lives of those affected by substance use disorders.