Dr. Dongju Seo

Biography

Dongju Seo received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus in 2008. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and holds director positions at the Laboratory for Healthy Minds and the Clinical Neuroimaging unit of the Yale Stress Center. His research is interdisciplinary, focusing on understanding the etiology of stress-related clinical disorders and developing effective treatment strategies for these conditions. Seo's work examines the neurobiological mechanisms that underlie stress and addiction-related disorders, employing methodologies such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and peripheral measures. The Laboratory for Healthy Minds conducts innovative research using daily monitoring via smartphone technology to assess stress and addiction-related behaviors in real-life settings. Key ongoing studies explore the relationship between stress, arousal, and alcoholism risk; dynamic neurobiological responses to alcohol-related cues; the impact of stress on mood and addiction; and technology-assisted prevention programs aimed at young adults. In addition to his research, Seo collaborates frequently with other scholars and has contributed significantly to the literature in his field.

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