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Nancy Campbell is Professor and Department Head in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). Her work bridges the humanities and public health, focusing on the history and politics of drug use, addiction science, harm reduction, and gender.
Education:
- Ph.D., History of Consciousness Program, University of California Santa Cruz
- M.A., English, University of Washington
- B.A., English, Bucknell University
Her research explores how scientific knowledge about drugs is produced and how it shapes policy and treatment. She investigates the ethical dimensions of human subjects research and the convergence of neuroscience with social justice movements. Campbell is particularly known for her critical analysis of addiction as a brain disease and the gendered dimensions of drug policy.
Her recent publications reflect a strong engagement with harm reduction, feminist theory, and the political economy of addiction. Articles such as 'Harm Reduction Design' and 'Ambivalent Pleasures' signal a shift toward interdisciplinary, design-oriented, and feminist approaches to drug use and recovery. She frequently contributes editorial introductions to special issues on alcohol and drug history.
Scientific Awards:
- Media Award, College on Problems of Drug Dependence (2009)
She has led significant research projects, including the Oral History of Substance Abuse Research Project, funded by the National Science Foundation and other institutions. While specific advisees are not listed, her leadership in collaborative, interdisciplinary research suggests active mentorship. She also co-authored the acclaimed visual history The Narcotic Farm and has contributed to public understanding through documentaries and media appearances.
She is affiliated with research networks in science and technology studies, public health, and historical studies of medicine, and continues to publish widely in top journals across disciplines.
