Dr. Jorge Delva

Biography

Jorge Delva is a nationally recognized expert in substance use disorders and ethnic health inequities. His research seeks to understand the cultural variations in the etiology of substance use and mental health disorders on a global scale. With over 160 publications to his name, Delva aims to use his extensive knowledge to inform interventions and policies that help ameliorate serious health problems, particularly in disenfranchised communities. Notable contributions include his chapter in the Handbook of Adolescent Substance Abuse (Oxford Press, 2019) titled 'Cultural Variations and Relevance of Etiology'. His recent research has appeared in reputable journals such as Health Education & Behavior and Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology. He serves as an external advisory board member for the University of Michigan Center for Clinical & Health Research and participates in the internal advisory board at Boston University’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI). Delva is a fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research and the American Academy of Social Work and Social Welfare. He has also held the position of dean at the Boston University School of Social Work from 2018 to 2023.

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