Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute

Christina L. Sargent BS

Christina (she/her) is the Lead Research Project Coordinator for the Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry (NTAP). She is simultaneously pursuing a Master of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in their Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Investigation program. Christina has in-depth, hands-on experience overseeing and executing clinical trials. She is passionate about conducting high quality clinical research and making psychiatric care equitable and accessible. Her undergraduate degree is in Biology & Psychology from Seattle University and her areas of interest are the neurobiological mechanisms of addiction, stress, trauma, and psychedelic medicine. Outside of being a part of cool science, the best part of her job is getting to build meaningful connections with patients.

Titles

Lead Research Project Coordinator, Center for Novel Therapeutics in Addiction Psychiatry (NTAP)

Education

BS, Biology & Psychology, Seattle University

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Research Interests

  • Neurobiological mechanisms of addiction
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Psychedelic medicine