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Christina Hoven is a Child Psychiatric Epidemiologist and a Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. She has directed significant epidemiological studies that focus on public policy implications, particularly concerning disparities and social justice issues in mental health. Notable past research includes a comprehensive study of over 8,200 New York City school children affected by the September 11 attacks, which garnered international attention for its methodological rigor. Hoven has been instrumental in the allocation of substantial mental health funding following her testimony to the U.S. Senate. Her current research encompasses longitudinal studies assessing the psychological impacts of parental involvement in criminal justice on children, as well as investigations into familial transmission of substance abuse and its biological markers. Additionally, Hoven has undertaken significant global health initiatives, including studies of child mental health across various countries in collaboration with international organizations such as UNICEF and the World Psychiatric Association.
Department of Anthropology (GSAS)