Nora D. Volkow

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Nora D. Volkow is a prominent psychiatrist and neuroscientist known for her pioneering research in the field of addiction. She has served as the Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) since 2003, where she has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of how drugs affect the brain and behavior. Her work has significantly influenced the scientific community's perception of addiction, framing it as a chronic disease that alters the brain's structure and function. Volkow's research employs advanced imaging techniques, particularly positron emission tomography (PET), to study the neurobiological effects of various substances on the brain, which has opened new pathways for treatment and prevention strategies.