معرفی
Dr. Andrea Hobkirk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Pennsylvania State University, with joint appointments in the Departments of Public Health Sciences and Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics. She is also affiliated with the Penn State Cancer Institute, Penn State Neuroscience Institute, and centers focused on tobacco and cannabis research.
Education
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University at Albany - State University of New York (2013)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurocognitive Impact of Substance Use, Duke University
Research Interests
Dr. Hobkirk's lab investigates pathways between brain function and behavioral outcomes in addiction. Key areas include:
- Neurobiological mechanisms of nicotine addiction
- Role of tobacco product features (e.g., flavors) in addiction development
- Functional MRI and biomarker analysis of addiction processes
Grants & Projects
Recent NIH-funded projects include:
- Career Enhancement Core (NIDA, 2023-2025)
- Tobacco Product Composition Effects on Toxicity and Addiction (NIDA, 2023-2025)
- Neurobehavioral reward mechanisms of flavored e-cigarettes (NIDA, 2022-2024)
Labs & Teams
Leads the addiction, behavioral neuroscience, and social determinants of health research lab within the Department of Psychiatry. Collaborates with the Penn State Center for Research on Tobacco and Health.
