Dr. Kasey Claborn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kasey Claborn is a research scientist and licensed clinical psychologist serving as a courtesy assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Dell Medical School, and an adjunct assistant professor of medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She earned her doctorate in clinical psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2013 and completed her internship at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center. Claborn's postdoctoral fellowship was at Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, where she crossed-trained in HIV and addictive behaviors. Her research interests broadly focus on syndemics, addiction, and infectious disease, aiming to improve clinical outcomes for vulnerable and at-risk patients through enhanced care coordination and communication systems. She leads NIH-funded studies investigating strategies to increase linkage to HIV/PrEP care and adherence to HIV treatment for people who use drugs. In addition, Claborn has expertise in developing digital health innovations and collaborates with software development teams to create technology solutions that improve clinic workflows and patient outcomes, including mobile applications designed to enhance HIV medication adherence and care coordination. Claborn has received several awards for her work, including the Research Excellence Award in 2016.

Research Interests

Experience

Courtesy Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Serve as a courtesy assistant professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Assistant Professor (Research)

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conduct research related to psychiatry and human behavior.

Awards

#2016

Research Excellence Award

2016-01-01
#2012

Outstanding Doctoral Student in Clinical Psychology Award

2012-01-01
#2012

Outstanding Doctoral Student Service & Leadership Award

2012-01-01

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution Introductory statistics course (grade C or higher) Volunteer or paid work in social work or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Professional resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research methods syllabus (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Social Work. Note: GRE is not required for the PhD program.