Judith Grisel

Judith Grisel, Ph.D. is a behavioral neuroscientist and psychology professor at Bucknell University.

She has a unique background as a recovered drug addict who became a leading researcher in addiction science.

Grisel has received over a million dollars in federal funding to study the neurological basis of drug abuse and addiction risk factors.

Her research focuses on identifying brain characteristics that may predispose individuals to addiction.

Grisel's work has made important contributions to understanding genetic risks for alcoholism in women.

As both a scientist and former addict, she brings valuable perspective to the study of addiction neuroscience and has become a respected voice in the field.