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Thomas Eissenberg is a tenured Professor in the Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Humanities and Sciences. He co-founded and serves as Co-Director of the Center for the Study of Tobacco Products, a multidisciplinary initiative focused on tobacco regulatory science. His work integrates behavioral pharmacology, public health policy, and clinical research to address nicotine addiction and tobacco harm reduction.
Research Focus: Eissenberg specializes in the behavioral pharmacology of drugs of abuse, particularly nicotine/tobacco. His research examines electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), waterpipe smoking, and tobacco product regulation, emphasizing nicotine flux dynamics, health impacts, and evidence-based policy development.
Scientific Contributions: With over $30 million in federal funding (primarily from NIH), he has published extensively on tobacco use, addiction mechanisms, and regulatory strategies. His recent work includes studies on ENDS health warnings, nicotine dependence in diverse populations, and industry-funded research integrity.
- Awards:
- VCU Distinguished Scholarship Award (2015)
- VCU College of Humanities and Sciences Distinguished Scholar Award (2011)
- Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher
- Leadership:
- Co-Director, Center for the Study of Tobacco Products
- Co-founder, Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies
