Dr. Joseph Deak

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joseph D. Deak is an Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Medicine with expertise in genetically-informed studies of substance use disorders (SUDs) and psychiatric conditions. His research focuses on the impact of behavioral lifestyle characteristics on human health. He collaborates with large-scale datasets such as the Million Veteran Program, the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium SUD working group, and others. Deak's work aims to connect research and clinical practice, particularly through genome-wide analyses that address substance use-related health outcomes. His goal is to contribute to the understanding of SUDs and promote evidence-based treatments to enhance patient well-being. He believes this research will aid in bridging the gaps between basic and clinical sciences. Deak received his Postdoctoral Fellowship from Yale School of Medicine and holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Missouri, along with a Master’s degree in the same field. He is the recipient of multiple national awards including the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Focused on research and teaching in the area of substance use disorders and psychiatric conditions.

Awards

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NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)

2024-08-01
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NIAAA T32 Institutional National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellowship

2022-11-01
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Loan Repayment Program Award

2024-07-05

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.