Episode #12 - Dr. Bertha Madras gripping discussion about the Addicted Brain

Episode 12 March 15, 2021 00:59:14
Episode #12 - Dr. Bertha Madras gripping discussion about the Addicted Brain
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Episode #12 - Dr. Bertha Madras gripping discussion about the Addicted Brain

Mar 15 2021 | 00:59:14

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Show Notes

It can be confusing…. parents tell kids not to use drugs, but we also teach that we should not stigmatize drugs… are sending mixed messages? Listen to the discussion between Dr. Lev and Harvard Professor and former ONDCP Deputy Director Dr. Bertha Madras, expert in the addicted brain.

 

About Dr. Bertha Madras

Current position. Professor of Psychobiology, Harvard Medical School (34 years) with office based at McLean Hospital, Belmont, MA; cross-appointment at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Educated at McGill University, Montreal with post-doctoral fellowships, MIT, Cambridge, MA. 

Translational Research. Addictive and therapeutic drugs: behavioral, molecular responses. Drug discovery: Novel brain probes, candidate therapeutics for neuropsychiatric disorders. Drug Policy

Authorship.  Author of over 200 scientific manuscripts, articles, book chapters, co-editor of books “The Cell Biology of Addiction”, “Effects of Drug Abuse on the Human Nervous System”, “Imaging of the Human Brain in Health and Disease”  

Inventions.  19 U.S. and 27 international issued patents, with collaborators 

Government service and public policy. Numerous NIH committees and other advisory boards 

Educator, Public Service 

Recognition

Her experiences in research, brain biology, education, government and public service offer her a unique perspective on public policy, brain science and public education. 

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