Susan Iversen, a neuropsychologist who passed away at age 84, was a pioneer in neuropsychopharmacology, focusing on how brain areas and chemical signals influence behavior. At Cambridge in the 1970s, her research demonstrated that the differential behavioral effects of drugs such as amphetamines were tied to specific brain regions influenced by dopamine. This foundational work has contributed to understanding conditions like ADHD and addiction. Iversen inspired many neuroscientists and worked on various trials exploring treatment avenues for conditions such as Parkinson's disease throughout her career, including innovative research on dopamine cell transplants.
Susan Iversen was a pioneering neuropsychologist who integrated fundamental brain research with drug impact investigations, significantly advancing the interdisciplinary field of neuropsychopharmacology.
Her work revealed that the varied effects of drugs like amphetamines stem from distinct brain regions related to dopamine, linking to disorders like ADHD and substance abuse.
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