Professor Dr. Christopher Beevers

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Christopher Beevers is the Wayne H. Holtzman Regents Chair at the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as Professor and Director of the Institute for Mental Health Research. He earned his Ph.D. in adult clinical psychology from the University of Miami in 2002 and completed his clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University's Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Beevers' research primarily focuses on the cognitive etiology and treatment of major unipolar depression, integrating experimental psychopathology methods to identify potential causal factors affecting depression. He also explores innovative treatment approaches, leveraging technology and data science to enhance the efficacy of interventions, including internet-based strategies. His current research includes employing behavioral eye-tracking methodologies to assess cognitive biases and using smartphone methods to observe affect and behavior in real-world settings. An award-winning educator, Beevers has received notable teaching accolades, including the Silver Spurs Centennial Teaching Fellowship and the Raymond Dickson Centennial Endowed Teaching Award. He actively collaborates with faculty and trainees both nationally and internationally in his work.

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