Anthony C. Tommasello, Pharmacist, MS, PhD
Director, Office of Substance Abuse Studies

Dr. Tommasello, a pharmacist, is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and Director of the Office of Substance Abuse Studies, which he founded. Working in the addiction field since 1973 he has advanced degrees in pharmacology, epidemiology, and policy sciences with specialization in addiction. His clinical practice involves supportive services for pharmacists impaired by substance abuse and chemical dependence. He directs clinical and evaluation research in addictions and has created educational programs for the lay public as well as pharmacists and other health and human service providers that have been used as national models. Current research projects include outreach to homeless substance abusers with HIV infection and mental illness, palliative care for end-of-life AIDS patients, tobacco use prevention and cessation, effective policies for impaired health professionals and prevention programming for teens.

Research interests include substance abuse prevention and treatment including health professionals impairment, school based drug information programs, tobacco use prevention and cessation, treatment access for hard-to-reach populations, and addictions pharmacotherapy. Research skills include policy analysis, evaluation methodology, and study design.