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James MacKillop

James MacKillop
Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences

Overview

My research investigates the nature and treatment of substance use disorders and related conditions. In particular, my work often applies behavioral economics and neuroeconomics to understand addictive behavior. Behavioral economics integrates psychology and economics to understand people’s preferences, choices, and consumption behavior. Neuroeconomics further integrates behavioral economics …

Areas of Expertise

Addiction Cognitive sciences Health, clinical and counselling psychology Neurocognitive patterns and neural networks Psychiatry (including psychotherapy)

McMaster Affiliations

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Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences

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Associate Member

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour

Director

Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research (CMCR)

Director

Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research (PBCAR)

Other Appointments

Director, Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

Director, Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research

McMaster University

Contact

jmackill@mcmaster.ca

(905) 522-1155 ext. 39492

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