Adam Leventhal, Ph.D. is University Professor in the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). He is a clinical psychologist, public health scientist, and academic administrator who advances research, education, practice, and policy that reduces addiction. He leads the USC Institute for Addiction Science, which supports transdisciplinary collaborative addiction research, education, and community engagement across 8 schools and colleges within the university and various partnering organizations. Dr. Leventhal has authored over 400 scientific articles on the causes, treatment, prevention, and consequences of addiction to nicotine, cannabis, and other drugs across the lifespan. Recent work focuses on translating science to policy for effective regulation of tobacco and other addictive consumer products. He is also active in public health service, having served in advisory roles for the US Food and Drug Administration, Surgeon General, and White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, and the World Health Organization to inform tobacco and other drug policies.
Adam M. Leventhal, PhD
Executive Director, USC Institute for Addiction Science, University Professor, Population & Public Health Sciences and Psychology, Member, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California