Nora D. Volkow

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Person
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:National_Institute_on_Drug_Abuse
gptkbp:almaMater gptkb:National_Autonomous_University_of_Mexico
gptkb:State_University_of_New_York_at_Stony_Brook
gptkbp:awards gptkb:National_Medal_of_Science
gptkbp:birthDate 1951-03-27
gptkbp:birthPlace Mexico_City,_Mexico
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:field Neuroscience
Psychiatry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nora D. Volkow
gptkbp:image https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0e/Nora_Volkow.jpg/800px-Nora_Volkow.jpg
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Carl_Jung
gptkb:B.F._Skinner
gptkb:Sigmund_Freud
gptkb:John_B._Watson
Abraham Maslow
gptkbp:knownFor Public health advocacy
Neuroscience education
Research on addiction
Impact on drug policy
PET imaging studies
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation Physician
Neuroscientist
gptkbp:researchContribution Advocacy for mental health awareness
Mentorship of young scientists
Engagement with community organizations
Collaboration with international research teams
Publications in scientific journals
Leadership in scientific organizations
Advancements in neuroimaging techniques
Development of addiction treatment strategies
Exploration of the genetic basis of addiction
Influence on national drug abuse strategies
Participation in public forums on drug policy
Promotion of evidence-based policies
Studies on the impact of environment on addiction
Understanding the effects of drugs on the brain
gptkbp:researchFocus Brain imaging
Substance use disorders
Neurobiology of addiction
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:David_Volkow
gptkbp:website https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/leadership/nora-d-volkow-md