BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Academic & Professional Background

• B.A. (Psychology) 1971 - Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
• M.A. (Psychology) 1975 - Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Ph.D. (Psychology) 1977 - Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Current Research Interests

• Cigarette Smoking, Nicotine Dependence
• Obesity, Eating Behavior
• Psychopathology
• Substance Abuse

Selected Publications

Richmond M, Spring B, Sommerfeld BK, McChargue D. Rumination and cigarette smoking: A bad combination for depressive outome. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (in press), 2001.

Borrelli B, Spring B, Niaura R, Hitsman B, Papandonatos G. Influences of gender and weight gain on short-term relapse to smoking in a cessation trial. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology (in press), 2001.

Hitsman B, Borrelli B, McChargue DE, Spring B, Niaura R. A meta-analysis of depression's influence on smoking cessation. Nicotine and Tobacco Research (in press), 2001.

Werth J, McChargue D, Spring B, Marsh E, Pingitore R, Gunnarsdottir ED, Hitsman B. Trait-anhedonia moderates the association between history of depression and post-quit negative moods. Nicotine and Tobacco Research (in Press), 2001.

Johnsen L, Spring B, Pingitore R, Sommerfeld BK, McKirnan D. Smoking as subculture: Influence on Hispanic and Caucasian Women's attitudes about smoking and obesity. Health Psychology (in press), 2001.

Hitsman B, Spring B, Borrelli B, Niaura R, Papandonatos G. Influence of antidepressant pharmacotherapy on behavioral treatment adherence and smoking cessation outcome in a combined treatment involving Fluoxetine. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology (in press), 2001.

Gunnarsdottir ED, Pingitore R, Spring B, Konopka LM, Crayton JW, Milo T, Shirhzi P. Individual differences among cocaine users. Addictive Behaviors 25:641-652, 2000.

Hitsman B, Pingitore R, Spring B, Mahableshwarkar A, Mizes JS, Segraves KA, Kristeller J. Antidepressant pharmacotherapy helps some smokers more than others. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 67:547-554, 1999.

Borelli B, Spring B, Niaura R, Kristellar J, Ockene J, Keuthan NJ. Weight suppression and weight rebound in ex-smokers treated with Fluoxetine. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology 67:124-131, 1999.

Spring B. Depression, serotonin and smoking. Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behavior 64:643-651, 1999.

Fitzgibbon ML, Spring B, Avellone ME, Blackman LR, Pingitore R, Stolley MR. Correlates of binge eating among Hispanic, Black and White women. International Journal of Eating Disorders 24:43-52, 1998.

Mizes JS, Sloan DM, Segraves D, Spring B, Pingitore R, Kristeller J. The influence of weight-related variables on smoking cessation. Behavior Therapy 29:371-385, 1998.

Spring B, Pingitore R, Zaragoza J. Eating styles and food choices associated with obesity and dieting. In: Enclyopedia of Human Biology (Second Edition). Dulbecco R. (Ed)., Academic Press, San Diego, CA, Volume 3, pp 551-564, 1997.

Pingitore R, Spring B, Garfield D. Gender differences in weight satisfaction. Obesity Research 5:402-409, 1997.

Mosnik DM, Spring B, Rogers K, Baruah S. Tardive dyskinesia exacerbated following ingestion of phenylalanine by schizophrenic patients. Neuropsychopharmacology 16:136-146, 1996.

Spring B, Wurtman J, Wurtman R, El-Khoury A, Goldberg H, McDermott J, Pingitore R. Efficacies of dexfenfluramine and fluoxetine in preventing weight gain after smoking cessation. American Jour of Clinical Nutrition 62:1181-1187, 1995.

Spring B, Pingitore R, Schoenfeld J. Carbohydrates, protein and performance. In: Foods to Enhance Performance. Marrriott BM (Ed.), National Academy of Sciences Press, Washington, DC, pp. 321-350, 1994.

Spring B, Gelenberg A, Garvin R, Thompson S. Amitriptyline, clovoxamine and cognitive function: A placebo controlled comparison in depressed outpatients. Psychopharmacology 108:327-332, 1992.

Bowen DJ, Spring B, Fox E. Tryptophan and high carbohydrate diets as adjuncts to smoking cessation therapy. J of Behavioral Medicine 41:97-110, 1991.

Spring B, Pingitore R. Serotoninergic agents in obesity: From animal studies to human clinical trials. Reviews in Contemporary Pharmacotherapy 2:61-78, 1991.

Spring B, Chiodo J, Bowen D. Carbohydrates, tryptophan and behavior: A methodological review. Psychological Bulletin 102:234-256, 1987.

Zubin J, Spring B. Vulnerability: A new view of schizophrenia. J of Abnormal Psychology 86:103-126, 1977.

Projects Completed or Active (Selected)

• Dysphoria Inoculation for Depression-Prone Smokers
• Fluoxetine as a Quit-Smoking Aid for Depression-Prone Smokers
• Nicotine Dependence, Dysphoric Mood and Food Intake
• Promoting Smoking Cessation and Reducing Weight Gain

Research Funding Sources

• American Heart Association
• National Institutes of Health
• VA Merit Review

Research Methods Employed

• Assessment of Smoking Behavior
• Assessment of Eating Behavior
• Treatment of Nicotine Dependence
• Treatment of Depression

Professional Accomplishments

• 2000-present - Contributing Editor, Society for Nicotine and Tobacco Newsletter
• 1996-present - Editorial Board, Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
• 1995-2001 - Editorial Board, Psychopharmacology
• 1993-1997 - Behavioral Medicine Study Section, National Institutes of Health
• 1987-1995 - Editor, North and South America, Experimental and Cognitive Studies, Psychopharmacology
• 1987-present - Editorial Board, Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Honors

• 2001 - University of Illinois Scholar
• 1998 - Fellow in Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse, American Psychological Association
• 1997 - Fellow, American Psychological Society
• 1995 - Fellow, Society for Behavioral Medicine
• 1992 - Diplomate in Health Psychology, American Board of Professional Psychology
• 1992 - Fellow in Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
• 1985 - Fellow in Clinical Psychology, American Psychological Association
• 1984 - American College of Neuropsychopharmacology