The Clinical and Experimental Drug Addiction Research (CEDAR) is directed by Dr. Ajna Hamidovic, Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Research in our lab focuses on  evaluating treatments for tobacco use disorder (TUD) and examining unique biomarkers in women who experience premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Our randomized clinical trials and observational studies follow the ethical guidelines of the University of Illinois Office for the Protection of Research Subjects.

Research in CEDAR lab is supported by the National Institutes of Health and University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy.