Dr. Janitza Montalvo Ortiz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Janitza Montalvo-Ortiz is an Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Psychiatry. Her research focuses on investigating the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms associated with psychiatric disorders, particularly how trauma-related events can increase vulnerability to developing mental disorders. She received her PhD from Northwestern University in Neuroscience in 2014 and holds a BA in Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, awarded in 2009. Janitza is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the American Society of Human Genetics and the Society for Neuroscience. Apart from her research, she also contributes to academic service as a reviewer for journals in the field of psychiatry. She has been recognized with several awards, including the National Institute on Drug Abuse Diversity Scholars Network Program and the NARSAD Young Investigator Grant.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2017-02-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT, USA

Teaching and mentoring students, conducting research in genetic and epigenetic mechanisms related to psychiatric disorders.

Awards

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Travel Fellowship Award

2018-02-01
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NARSAD Young Investigator Grant

2017-01-02
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Biological Science Training Program Postdoctoral Fellowship

2014-08-01
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Neuroscience Scholars Program Associate

2014-02-01

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.