Dr. Emma Brett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emma Brett is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago in the Biological Sciences Division. She specializes in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, focusing on various aspects of addiction and behavioral health. Dr. Brett's scholarly interests encompass addictive behaviors, substance use disorders, and tobacco use, particularly electronic nicotine delivery systems, smoking cessation techniques, and cancer prevention strategies. Her work not only addresses health equity, specifically among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations, but also includes research on behavioral pharmacological interventions and mobile health techniques for managing chronic diseases. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University and a postdoctoral fellowship in Neurobiology of Addiction, her research contributes significantly to understanding issues surrounding substance use, particularly among specific demographic groups such as adolescents and young adults. She has published extensively in the field, including investigations into telehealth smoking cessation programs and the psycho-social factors influencing substance use among veterans. Dr. Brett is dedicated to the dissemination of her research findings to inform clinical practices and improve health outcomes within underserved populations.

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Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Department of Philosophy