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Katherine T. Foster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Heterogeneity, with an emphasis on Precision Medicine and Global Mental Health. Foster's work examines the complex aspects of human behavior and the heterogeneity seen in individuals experiencing various psychological conditions. She aims to understand the unique and common origins, trajectories, and outcomes of psychopathology and health risk behaviors such as alcohol and drug use across the lifespan. Her research emphasizes the importance of a person-centered approach, recognizing the variation in responses to diagnosis and treatment among individuals. Foster seeks to improve the translation of clinical science into evidence-based, case-specific applications to provide maximal personalization in intervention strategies, as well as to advance scalable methods for implementing effective mental health support in diverse communities. Additionally, she is actively involved in advising and accepting new graduate students for the 2026-2027 academic year.
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