Sharon Hall

Sharon Hall is a Research Professor at the University of California San Francisco, focusing on tobacco dependence treatment and substance use disorders. Her work emphasizes marginalized populations (LGBTQ+ smokers, homeless individuals) through randomized clinical trials and innovative digital interventions.

• B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Psychology from Washington State University
• Internship in Psychology at Palo Alto Veterans Admin. Medical Center

Her research includes:

• Developing social media-based interventions for smoking cessation
• Addressing complexities in treating comorbid conditions
• Studying nicotine metabolism and pharmacogenetics
• Evaluating extended care models for addiction recovery

Selected grants include NIH-funded programs (T32DA007250, P50DA009253, R01DA002538) spanning 1980-2024, reflecting sustained leadership in substance abuse research. Key awards: Ove Ferno Award, George Sarlo Teaching Award, and multiple fellowships from APA, Society of Behavioral Medicine, and NIH-sponsored programs.

Her work bridges psychopharmacology, public health policy, and digital health innovations, with over 30 years of NIH grant leadership. Current collaborations focus on pragmatic clinical trials and health equity in tobacco cessation.