Dr. Andrea King

Professor

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Biography

Andrea King is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 1992. King has an extensive background in clinical psychology, specializing in substance use disorders, particularly tobacco and alcohol addictions. Her research interests focus on identifying risk factors for these disorders, exploring biological vulnerabilities and co-morbidities, and examining the efficacy of behavioral and pharmacological treatments for nicotine and alcohol addiction. Dr. King is dedicated to targeting treatments for minority and underserved smokers. Over her career, she has received grant funding for innovative studies, including investigations into smoking cessation using GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists and the natural environment's impact on alcohol responses among risky drinkers. King has published extensively on the effects of alcohol and smoking, contributing to advancements in the understanding of addiction and treatment methodologies.

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Experience

Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, focusing on clinical and research activities surrounding addiction.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy