Research Summary
My research focuses on the treatment of tobacco dependence and better understanding the processes of change through randomized clinical trials and related studies. I am especially interested in the treatment of comorbid and marginalized populations, and the complexities these introduce into treatment. Currently, I am collaborating with other Cancer Center Investigators on studies of the treatment of LGBTQ smokers via social media, and the treatment of homeless individuals who smoke. I have also served as a consultant to group s adapting methods from earlier clinical trials to digital media and have been actively involved in developing content for the modalities.
I have served as Director of an NIH-funded Center Grant, and a Postdoctoral Training program in drug abuse treatment research. I am a recipient of the Ove Ferno Award for Clinical Research from the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco, and the George Sarlo Teaching Award.
Research Funding
September 30, 1991 - June 30, 2024 - Substance Use Disorders Treatment/Services Research Training Program, Co-Principal Investigator. Sponsor: NIH/NIDA, Sponsor Award ID: T32DA007250
September 1, 1997 - May 31, 2015 - Treatment for Complex Patients: Continuing and Extended Care, Co-Principal Investigator. Sponsor: NIH/NIDA, Sponsor Award ID: P50DA009253
August 20, 2003 - June 30, 2013 - Treatment of Complex Patients: Emphasis on Nicotine, Principal Investigator. Sponsor: NIH/NIDA, Sponsor Award ID: K05DA016752
July 1, 1980 - June 30, 2013 - Maintaining Nonsmoking, Principal investigator. Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse, Sponsor Award ID: RO1DA9258
Education
Washington State University, B.S., 1967, Psychology
Washington State University, M.S., 1969, Psychology
Palo Alto Veterans Admin. Medical Center, Intern, 1970-1971, Psychology
Washington State University, Ph.D., 1971, Psychology