Research Area: Substance abuse

Sharon M. Hall, PhD

My research is on the treatment of drug abuse, especially tobacco dependence, and better understanding the processes of change through randomized clinical trials and related studies. I am especially interested in the treatment of comorbidities in special populations, and the complexities that comorbidities introduce into treatment. My current studies reflect these interests. Two ongoing Continue Reading »

Claire E. Wilcox, MD

Dr. Wilcox received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and obtained her MD from the University of Minnesota Medical School.

She chose to work with Dr. Howard Fields and Dr. William Jagust at UCSF, and her research in the RRTP focused on genetics, PET imaging and substance abuse/obesity.

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Nancy Wu, MD