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Brian L Hitsman is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University in the departments of Preventive Medicine (Behavioral Medicine), Medical Social Sciences (Intervention Science), Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Surgery. His research focuses on tobacco use and dependence, integrating psychological theory and neurobiology of addiction, with applications in mental health (major depression), cancer survivorship, and HIV.
- BS: Alma College (1991)
- MS: Chicago Medical School (1996)
- PhD: Chicago Medical School (2002)
As director of the Center for Nicotine and Tobacco Research, he leads NIH-funded clinical and human laboratory studies targeting high-tobacco-burden populations. His work includes telehealth interventions like the STELLAR program for cancer survivors, addressing BMI, physical inactivity, and smoking.
His research trends span behavioral medicine, smoking cessation, and health disparities, with emphasis on comorbid mental and physical conditions. Recent publications focus on e-cigarette exposure in adolescents, telehealth integration, and behavioral activation for depression-smoking comorbidity.
- 2025: Department of Surgery Faculty Research Mentor Award
- 2024: Fellow, Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco
- 2024: Fellow, APA Division 38
- 2022: Outstanding Teacher First-Year Medical Students
- 2021: Repeated Outstanding Teacher award
- 2020: Fellow, Society of Behavioral Medicine
- 2005: Clinical Loan Repayment Program awardee
Brian trains undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows, with active clinical trials and participation in institutions like the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center. His lab team includes Nancy Jao and Matthew Olonoff, focusing on behavioral activation and integrated tobacco treatment for marginalized populations.
