Keynote Speaker: Jack Henningfield, Ph.D.
Behavioral Economics: From Humble Beginnings to Advancing Health,
Abuse Potential Assessment, and Neuropharmacology
Jack Henningfield, PhD, is a prominent expert in addiction science and public health policy, particularly in the areas of tobacco control, nicotine regulation, and substance use disorders. He serves as Vice President of Research, Health Policy,
and Abuse Liability at Pinney Associates, a consulting firm that advises clients on regulatory and scientific strategies related to drugs and health products, and he is Adjunct Professor of Behavioral Biology, Part-time, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Henningfield's career includes significant contributions to the understanding of nicotine addiction and the development of policies aimed at reducing tobacco-related harm. He has held research and leadership roles at the
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and has been involved in advising governmental and non-governmental organizations on matters related to drug abuse and public health. At Pinney Associates he contributes to abuse potential assessments and research on a broad range of CNS active medicines for psychiatric disorder and pain. Dr. Henningfield has authored more than 500 scientific publications and reports for U.S. and international agencies related to addiction treatment and prevention. His work has contributed to regulatory policies
and public health initiatives in the U.S. and internationally, aimed at addressing substance use and promoting health equity.