Distinguished Professor
University of Florida
Gainescville, Florida
Dr. Nixon is a Distinguished Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Psychology at the University of Florida and Director, UF Center for Addiction Research & Education. Dr. Nixon and her team investigate the neurobiobehavioral and psychosocial concomitants of substance use and misuse in community and clinical populations. Toward this end, her work applies neuropsychological, neurocognitive, and neuroimaging methods as well as clinical research assessments to interrogate the concomitants of substance use and misuse. A significant theme throughout her work is the interrogation of individual variables that may impact substance use and its consequences, including sex, age, race/ethnicity, and comorbid conditions. Her CV lists 160 peer-reviewed papers, numerous book chapters, and two edited books. Dr. Nixon’s research has been funded through multiple sources including private/local foundations and state contracts/allocations. Much of her research support has been provided through the NIH, specifically the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institute of Drug Abuse. Currently, she serves as PI/MPI for awards from both institutes.
Dr. Nixon is a Fellow in Divisions 28 (Psychopharmacology) and 50 (Addiction) of the American Psychological Association (APA) and served as a member and Chair for APA’s Board of Scientific Affairs as well as President, Division 50. She has filled numerous leadership roles in the Research Society on Alcohol, including that of President. She is a member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology where she is currently serving terms on two committees. In addition to having been the 1st woman to have been named Distinguished Professor in the UF College of Medicine, her national honors include the RSA Seixas Award for service and the RSA Henri Begleiter Award for Excellence in Research Award. She has also been awarded the UF Research Foundation (UFRF) Professorship twice, and most recently for the 2024-2027 term.
Intervening with Women and Girls Who Drink at Harmful Levels
Sunday, April 27, 2025
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
