Doug Matthews

Doug Matthews is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Alcohol and leads a research laboratory focusing on behavioral neuroscience, particularly alcohol use and aging.

• Undergraduate: Southwest Missouri State University
• Ph.D.: Miami University
• Postdoctoral Research: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

His research interests span the biochemical and behavioral consequences of alcohol use, sex differences in alcohol response, aging-related neurodegeneration, and animal models of addiction. His lab has secured over $3 million in funding, including support from Mayo Healthcare, and collaborates with institutions nationwide.

Recent publications emphasize alcohol's age- and sex-dependent effects on behavior, neurobiology, and cognition, with a focus on animal models and translational applications to human populations. The work explores intersections with Alzheimer's disease mechanisms and impulsivity-related risk factors.

Students in his lab gain co-authorships and pursue advanced degrees, while the lab's website (WI Addiction Research) details ongoing studies.