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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.
Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT
Focused on research and teaching in the area of substance use disorders and psychiatric conditions.
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