John Marsden

Professor John Marsden is a clinical research psychologist at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London. His career spans over three decades in addictions research since 1987, with expertise in behavioral and pharmacological therapies for substance use disorders.

• Research Focus: Treatment systems, psychometrics, psychiatric epidemiology, and psychedelic-assisted interventions
• Leadership: Editor of Addiction journal, former member of UK Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Scientific Contributions include 15 recent articles on topics like extended-release buprenorphine efficacy, opioid use disorder treatment, and pandemic impacts on addictive behaviors. His work intersects with SDG 3 (Good Health) through addiction policy and treatment innovation.

• Awards: European Editor of Addiction, Founding Member of Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs

Collaborations span global institutions, focusing on clinical trials, health economics, and cross-national drug policy analysis.