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Dr. Matthew T. Weaver serves as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Mercyhurst University, a position held since joining the institution in 2012. He directs the Laboratory of Addictive and Impulsive Behaviors, driving research on substance abuse mechanisms and behavioral control.
His academic foundation includes:
- B.S. from Allegheny College
- M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Florida
- Postdoctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh
Research centers on behavioral and neurobiological processes of drug abuse and impulsivity, utilizing experimental models to investigate neural substrates of addictive behaviors. This work bridges psychopharmacology and decision neuroscience, with direct implications for intervention strategies in substance use disorders. Dr. Weaver emphasizes translational approaches connecting basic science to clinical applications.
Prestigious recognition includes:
- 2013 APA Division 25 Young Researcher Award
- 2009 APA Division 25 Basic Dissertation Award
A dedicated mentor, he actively promotes undergraduate research through laboratory opportunities and consortium leadership. His professional service spans APA Division 28 Program Chair (2015), Division 25 Membership Chair (2010-2016), Division 25 Member-at-Large (2019-2021), and Western Pennsylvania Undergraduate Psychological Consortium Steering Committee Chair (2015-2023).
The Laboratory of Addictive and Impulsive Behaviors provides hands-on research experiences for students, focusing on behavioral pharmacology and neurobiological correlates of compulsive behaviors within a collaborative academic environment.
