Nora Volkow (Neuroscientist)

Nora Volkow is a prominent neuroscientist known for her research on the brain and its relationship to addiction. As the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), she has pioneered studies using brain imaging techniques to understand how drugs affect the brain's reward system. Her work highlights the complex nature of addiction, demonstrating that it is a disease of the brain rather than a moral failing. Volkow advocates for science-based approaches to addiction treatment and prevention, aiming to improve public health and inform policies related to drug use and abuse.