Rita Z. Goldstein
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Rita Z. Goldstein is a pioneering neuroscientist whose research focuses on the neurobiology of addiction, particularly how substance use disorders alter brain function underlying reward, motivation, and self-control. Her major contributions include elucidating the role of the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate in addiction-related impairments, and developing innovative interventions to restore these circuits. Her most-cited work, including studies on cocaine and opioid users, has garnered thousands of citations, establishing her as a leading authority in addiction neuroscience. Notably, her 2025 study demonstrated that blunted anterior midcingulate response to reward in opioid users can be normalized by prefrontal transcranial magnetic stimulation, offering a promising non-invasive brain-based intervention to improve treatment outcomes and reduce relapse risk. This work exemplifies her translational approach, bridging basic neuroimaging findings with clinical applications. Goldstein’s research has profoundly shaped our understanding of addiction as a brain disorder, inspiring new therapeutic strategies and earning her numerous awards for her contributions to the field.
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