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Kathryn Paige Harden is a Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. She leads the Developmental Behavior Genetics lab and co-directs the Texas Twin Project. Dr. Harden earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Virginia and completed her clinical internship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School before moving to Austin in 2009. With over 100 published scientific articles, her research focuses on genetic influences on complex human behavior, cognitive development in children, academic achievement, risk-taking, mental health, sexual activity, and childbearing. Her work has been highlighted in notable media outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post, exemplifying her contributions to the understanding of genetics in human individual differences. In addition to her research, Dr. Harden teaches the Introduction to Psychology course, offered in a synchronous online format. She has been recognized by the American Psychological Association for her distinguished scientific contributions in the field of genetics.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Leading the Developmental Behavior Genetics lab and co-directing the Texas Twin Project.
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