Dr. Carol Boyd

Biography

Carol J. Boyd is a Professor Emerita at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Drugs, Alcohol, Smoking & Health (DASH Center). With a Ph.D. from Wayne State University, she has dedicated her career to researching substance use disorders, focusing on vulnerable populations including adolescents, pregnant women, and those with substance use issues. Boyd has been a principal investigator on numerous NIH-funded studies exploring drug, alcohol, and nicotine use, particularly among high-risk groups. Her research is known for using innovative technologies to survey behaviors related to substance use among young adults and adolescents. Boyd has held a commitment to international research and teaching, working in countries such as China, Ghana, and Jamaica. Her work extends into mentorship and editorial roles in various addictions nursing journals, advocating for enhanced treatment and research initiatives for substance use disorders. She has received several prestigious awards recognizing her mentorship and contributions to addiction studies, including the W. Anderson Spickard, Jr. Excellence in Mentorship Award. Her current research includes multiple funded projects aimed at understanding the impacts of e-cigarette use and developing interventions to reduce stigma related to substance use.

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