Di Pietro, Nina C.
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Person Preferred Name
Nina Di Pietro _none
Position
Faculty Member
Field of Activity
Addictions
Drugs and behaviour
Harm reduction
Neuroethics
Developmental neuroscience
Stigma and drug use
Email/Contact
dipietron@douglascollege.ca
Department
Status
current
Affiliation Date
open start to open end
Identifier (Other)
pietron
Education and Credentials
Ph.D, Neuroscience, Boston University
M.A., Psychology, Boston University
B.A., Psychology, Concordia University
Professional Affiliations and Community Service
2016 - present, Member, Canadian Society for Bioethics
2012-2015, Member, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
2007-2015, Member, Canadian Association for Neuroscience
2004-2015, Member, Society for Neuroscience
2013 - present, Journal Reviewer: Neuropsychopharmacology European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Canadian Medical Association Journal Autism Research Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics Neuroethics
Academic and Professional Profile
In addition to teaching in the department of psychology, Nina conducts research on the unique ethical and social challenges faced by stakeholders who are affected by neurological conditions. Her work has led to high impact publications, press coverage in the media, and a book with Elsevier Inc. where reviewers have described her as “a rising force in the field of neuroethics and developmental neuroscience”. Her research interests focus on drugs and behavior including the social/ethical challenges related to off-label prescribing practices for children and youth, harm reduction initiatives, and stigma related to drug use. Dr. Di Pietro combines her passion for addiction research and ethics by examining the social and ethical implications of drug use. She supervises research projects related to these topics for students enrolled in the Psychology Honours Program.
Ph.D, Neuroscience, Boston University
M.A., Psychology, Boston University
B.A., Psychology, Concordia University
Professional Affiliations and Community Service
2016 - present, Member, Canadian Society for Bioethics
2012-2015, Member, American Society for Bioethics and Humanities
2007-2015, Member, Canadian Association for Neuroscience
2004-2015, Member, Society for Neuroscience
2013 - present, Journal Reviewer: Neuropsychopharmacology European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Canadian Medical Association Journal Autism Research Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics Neuroethics
Academic and Professional Profile
In addition to teaching in the department of psychology, Nina conducts research on the unique ethical and social challenges faced by stakeholders who are affected by neurological conditions. Her work has led to high impact publications, press coverage in the media, and a book with Elsevier Inc. where reviewers have described her as “a rising force in the field of neuroethics and developmental neuroscience”. Her research interests focus on drugs and behavior including the social/ethical challenges related to off-label prescribing practices for children and youth, harm reduction initiatives, and stigma related to drug use. Dr. Di Pietro combines her passion for addiction research and ethics by examining the social and ethical implications of drug use. She supervises research projects related to these topics for students enrolled in the Psychology Honours Program.
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