Jamie Roitman

Dr. Jamie Roitman is an Associate Professor and Department Head in the Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois Chicago. Their research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, particularly the role of the prefrontal cortex and mesolimbic system in executive control. They investigate how adolescent substance use alters developmental trajectories of brain systems critical for goal-directed behavior.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS), Pennsylvania State University
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Washington
• Postdoctoral research, Duke University

Research interests span neuroscience and behavioral science, with a focus on:

• Neuropharmacology of addiction
• Developmental effects of substance exposure
• Prefrontal cortex function in decision-making
• Neural coding of reward and risk

Recent work emphasizes how adolescent exposure to opioids, cannabinoids, alcohol, and stimulants disrupts normative brain development, particularly in dopamine systems. Their lab employs electrophysiological and behavioral approaches to study these phenomena.

Lab information: Visit Jamie Roitman's Decision Lab Website for ongoing projects and methodology details.