Scientific Advisory Board

A team of scientific experts in the field of addiction
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Prof. Scott E. Lukas, PhD

Prof. Scott E. Lukas, PhD

Prof. Lukas is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of the McLean Imaging Center and the Behavioral Psychopharmacology Research Laboratory at McLean Hospital (USA). A prominent figure in addiction research, his work has focused extensively on the neurobiology of nicotine dependence, withdrawal, and relapse prevention. A member of NFL Biosciences' Scientific Committee since 2024, Prof. Lukas will continue to provide the company with his support and expertise.
Prof. Bernard Le Foll, MD, PhD

Prof. Bernard Le Foll, MD, PhD

Prof. Le Foll joins NFL Biosciences’ Scientific Committee in May 2025. He is a globally recognized expert in tobacco addiction, serving as a Senior Scientist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and a Professor at the University of Toronto (Canada). His research focuses on the neurobiology of nicotine addiction and the development of pharmacological interventions to help smokers quit.
Prof. Stuart G. Ferguson, PhD

Prof. Stuart G. Ferguson, PhD

A member of NFL Biosciences' Scientific Committee since 2022, Prof. Ferguson is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Tasmania’s School of Medicine (Australia), specializing in smoking cessation and behavioral interventions for nicotine addiction. His work has contributed significantly to understanding smoking triggers, relapse mechanisms, and effective quitting strategies.
Prof. Eric Tartour, MD, PhD

Prof. Eric Tartour, MD, PhD

Prof. Eric Tartour is one of the newest members of NFL Biosciences’ Scientific Committee since May 2025. He is a Professor of Immunology and Head of the Laboratory of Immunology at Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou in Paris (France). His research focuses on immunology, particularly the role of local immunity, immune biomarkers for predicting responses to immunotherapy, and the immunomodulatory effects of angiogenesis.