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Lynne Dawkins is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at the University of East London. Her research focuses on substance use, particularly exploring the effects of electronic cigarettes on nicotine delivery, withdrawal symptoms, and cognitive functioning. She has conducted studies on e-cigarette design, user preferences, and their role in smoking cessation. Her work also addresses unconventional substance use, such as alcohol gel ingestion among homeless populations, and the neuropsychological impacts of recreational drug use. Dr. Dawkins utilizes experimental methodologies, including virtual reality assessments and placebo-controlled trials, to investigate cognitive and affective responses to substances. Her contributions span over 20 years, with publications in high-impact journals like *Addiction* and *Psychopharmacology*. She has collaborated on numerous projects examining smoking relapse, incentive motivation, and the interplay between nicotine and emotional stimuli.
Her research interests include the cognitive and behavioral mechanisms underlying addiction, the neuropharmacological effects of nicotine, and the development of evidence-based interventions for substance use disorders. Key themes in her work include the psychological and physiological effects of nicotine delivery systems, the role of expectation in behavioral outcomes, and the application of technology in behavioral assessment.
Dr. Dawkins has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles and conference presentations, with her work being cited extensively in the fields of addiction science and public health. Her studies often bridge basic neuroscience with applied public health strategies, emphasizing real-world implications for smoking cessation and harm reduction.
