Nii Addy

Nii Addy is an American neuroscientist who is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine. His research considers the neurobiological basis of substance use disorders, depression, and anxiety. He has worked on various initiatives to mitigate tobacco use and addiction.

Early life and education
Addy earned his bachelor's degree at Duke University in 2000. He moved to Yale University for his doctoral studies, and graduated in 2010.

Research and career
After earning his doctoral degree Addy was appointed to the faculty at the Yale School of Medicine. At Yale School of Medicine Addy leads a laboratory investigating the mechanisms of reinforcement learning and motivational control. He has investigated the impact of vaping on teenager's brains.