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Caryn Lerman , PhD

Degree and Institution
PhD, University of Southern California; MS, University of Southern California

Faculty Title
Mary W. Calkins Professor, Psychiatry and the Annenberg School for Communication

Administrative Title
Director, Tobacco Use and Research Center

Abramson Cancer Center Title
Deputy Director, Abramson Cancer Center

Department

Psychiatry and the Annenberg School for Communication

Clinical Expertise

N/A/

Research Expertise

Dr. Lerman's research focuses on nicotine dependence medication development and pharmacogenetics. She directs the NCI/NIDA Transdisciplinary Tobacco Use Research Center focused on the translation of basic research in pharmacology, genetics, and neuroscience to develop better treatments for nicotine dependence.

Honors and Awards

2007 Alton Ochsner Award; 2004 Cullen Award for Tobacco Research from the American Society of Preventive Oncology; 1995 American Psychological Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Health Psychology; 1989 Society of Behavioral Medicine New Investigator Award

Publications
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Contact Information

Researcher/Clinician:
Caryn Lerman, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania
3535 Market Street, Suite 4100
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Office Phone: 215-746-7141
Fax: 215-746-7140

Assistant:
Sue Kerns
Office Phone: 215-746-7151
Appointment Phone: N/A
Fax: 215-746-7140
clerman@mail.med.upenn.edu

Mailing Address:
Caryn Lerman, Ph.D.

3535 Market Street, Suite 4100, Philadelphia PA 19104

Office Phone: 215-746-7141
Appointment Phone: N/A
Fax: 215-746-7140