Frederic C. Blow

Frederic C. Blow, Ph.D. is a Professor and Director of the U-M Addiction Center at the University of Michigan. He is a career researcher and educator with expertise in alcohol and substance use screening, interventions, and treatments. His work focuses on implementation of evidence-based practices, mental health services research, and prevention strategies for substance use disorders, particularly in older adults and healthcare settings.

• Education: Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, M.A. and B.A. in Psychology from the University of Maine at Orono

Dr. Blow has led federally-funded studies since 1988, including international and US training grants on substance misuse. His research spans alcohol brief interventions, substance abuse prevention, concurrent mental health disorders, and suicide prevention. He has received continuous NIAAA funding and extensive grants from NIDA, VA, and NIMH.

• Scientific Awards: Inaugural Rachel Upjohn Research Professor