Carl L. Hart

Dr. Carl L. Hart is the Mamie Phipps Clark Professor of Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University, with affiliations at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. His research focuses on neuropsychopharmacology, psychoactive substance effects, and drug policy, emphasizing racial justice and public health. He is renowned for challenging societal narratives on drug use through interdisciplinary studies and advocacy.

Research Interests: Psychoactive substances, drug policy reform, addiction mechanisms, racial disparities in drug-related outcomes, and harm reduction strategies.

Awards: PEN/E.O Wilson Literary Science Writing Award (2013) for High Price.

Labs/Teams: Leads studies at Columbia’s Division on Substance Abuse, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to bridge basic science and policy impact.