Stephen Heishman
About Stephen Heishman
Stephen Heishman serves as the Director of the NIDA Intramural Office of Education and Career Development and is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, where he has worked since 1986. He has extensive experience in research on the cognitive effects of nicotine and tobacco and has coordinated training and career development for students across various levels.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Stephen Heishman serves as the Director of the NIDA Intramural Office of Education and Career Development at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He has held this position since 1999, contributing to the development of educational programs and career advancement opportunities for individuals in the field of drug addiction research. His role involves coordinating training workshops aimed at a diverse group of students, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and summer interns.
Academic Involvement at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Heishman has been an Adjunct Associate Professor in Behavioral Biology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine since 1986. Over his 38 years in this role, he has engaged in teaching and mentoring students in behavioral biology, emphasizing the cognitive effects of substances such as nicotine and tobacco. His long-standing position reflects his commitment to education and research in the field.
Research Focus on Tobacco Addiction
For 20 years, Stephen Heishman led a research lab that explored the cognitive effects of nicotine and tobacco. His research has contributed to the understanding of tobacco addiction and its impact on cognitive functions. Although he has closed his clinical research lab, he continues to collaborate on projects related to tobacco addiction, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to this area of study.
Educational Background in Psychology
Stephen Heishman earned his PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Louisville, where he studied from 1976 to 1982. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Vanderbilt University, studying from 1971 to 1975. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in psychology and research.
Previous Academic and Research Positions
Before his current roles, Heishman worked as a Psychology Professor at Saint Anselm College from 1982 to 1986. He also served as a Clinical Investigator at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), NIH, from 1988 to 2013. These positions have contributed to his extensive experience in both academic and research environments.