Overview
Dr. Oliver is a clinical psychologist by training and is currently pursuing licensure in North Carolina. He received his graduate degree from the University of South Florida and completed his doctoral internship at Yale University School of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding of addictive behaviors, with a particular emphasis on tobacco use. His research program is heavily translational and includes both basic and clinical components. He has experience conducting human laboratory research, clinical trials and policy research. Long-term, he aims to identify new neural and behavioral markers for addiction that can serve as targets for novel interventions.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2021 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Recent Publications
Identifying neural signatures of tobacco retail outlet exposure: Preliminary validation of a "community neuroscience" paradigm.
Journal Article Addict Biol · September 2021 An extensive epidemiological literature indicates that increased exposure to tobacco retail outlets (TROs) places never smokers at greater risk for smoking uptake and current smokers at greater risk for increased consumption and smoking relapse. Yet resear ... Full text Link to item CiteAssociation Between Cigarette Smoking Frequency and Tobacco Use Disorder in U.S. Adults.
Journal Article Am J Prev Med · May 2021 Full text Link to item CiteCue-based treatment for light smokers: A proof of concept pilot.
Journal Article Addict Behav · March 2021 INTRODUCTION: Light smoking (smoking ≤ 10 cigarettes per day or on some days) has become increasingly prevalent in the US and increases morbidity and mortality. Many light smokers do not experience significant nicotine withdrawal but instead smoke in respo ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Nicotine Withdrawal and Reward Processing: Connecting Neurobiology to Real-World Behavior
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2017 - 2021Neurobehavioral substrates of propranolol's effects on drug cue reactivity
ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2017 - 2019Investigating the Effects of E-Cigarette Television Ads on Smokers
ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by Research Triangle Institute International · 2016 - 2018View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
University of South Florida ·
2015
Ph.D.