Ashley Acheson

Ashley Acheson serves as Professor and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, where he also directs the Neurodevelopmental Risk and Resilience Program.

As a behavioral neuroscientist, Dr. Acheson's research focuses on understanding the behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms underlying substance use disorders (SUDs). His expertise includes assessing impulsivity, decision-making processes, and cognitive functions through laboratory-based behavioral measures and neuroimaging techniques.

His research program primarily investigates children and young adults with family histories of substance use disorders and other at-risk populations, aiming to develop improved prevention methods, early intervention strategies, and treatment approaches for SUDs. His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with practical clinical applications to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Dr. Acheson's research demonstrates consistent focus on identifying early markers of vulnerability and resilience that could inform targeted interventions for substance use disorders across developmental stages.