Joe Frascella, PhDIn his role as director of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience and Behavioral Research at NIDA, Dr. Frascella heads up a drug abuse and addiction program focused on translational research and research training in clinical neuroscience, human development, and behavioral treatment. He has also directed several basic research and research training programs at NIDA. Dr. Frascella is particularly interested in issues related to minorities and underrepresented populations. |
Positions
- Director, Division of Clinical Neuroscience and Behavioral Research, NIDA
Education
- PhD, Brown University, Experimental Psychology/Neuroscience
Relevant Publications
- Frascella, J., Potenza, M. N., Brown, L. L., & Childress, A. R. (2010). Shared brain vulnerabilities open the way for nonsubstance addictions: Carving addiction at a new joint? Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 1187, 294-315.
- Riggs, P. D., Thompson, L. L., Tapert, S. F., Frascella, J., Mikulich-Gilbertson, S., Dalwani, M., Laudenslager, M., & Lohman, M. (2007). Advances in neurobiological research related to interventions in adolescents with substance use disorders: Research to practice. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 91(2-3), 306-311.
- Frascella, J., Gilbert, R. D., Fernandez, P., & Hendler, J. (2000). Efficacy of a chlorine dioxide-containing mouthrinse in oral malodor. Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, 21(3), 241-244, 246, 248, 256.
Contributed Content
- Addressing the Addiction Stigma
- Early Career Guidance
- Mechanisms of Action
- The Importance of Having a Good Mentor
