Dr. Marc Potenza

Biography

Dr. Potenza is a board-certified psychiatrist with sub-specialty training in addiction psychiatry. He received a combined BS/MS in Molecular Biochemistry and Biophysics from Yale, and a concurrent MD from the Medical Scientist Training Program, completing his PhD in Cell Biology. Following his education, he completed an internship, psychiatric residency, and addiction psychiatry fellowship at Yale. Currently, he serves as a Professor of Psychiatry, Child Study, and Neuroscience at the Yale University School of Medicine, where he directs the Division on Addictions Research. His research focuses on the neurobiology and treatment of substance and non-substance addiction disorders, particularly those characterized by impaired impulse control. He has investigated mechanisms underlying treatment for various substance use disorders and works on the clinical neurobiological underpinnings of these disorders, applying methodologies like brain imaging, genetics, and clinical trials. Dr. Potenza is actively involved with several editorial boards, including serving as editor-in-chief for 'Current Addiction Reports.' He has received multiple awards for excellence in research and clinical care and has consulted for various national and international health organizations.

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