Dr. Noel Vest

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Noel Vest, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Public Health, specializing in Community Health Sciences. He earned his PhD in Experimental Psychology from Washington State University, where he also completed his Bachelor's degree. Dr. Vest is a formerly incarcerated scholar who passionately advocates for social justice issues, focusing on public policy, substance use disorder recovery, and prison reentry. His research interests encompass mental health, substance use disorders, poverty, social justice, addiction recovery, and pain management. He has received the K01 Early Investigator Award from the National Institute of Drug Abuse to explore collegiate recovery programs through an implementation science framework. Dr. Vest completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Anesthesia at Stanford Medicine, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the field. His work aims to understand and improve recovery pathways for individuals with substance use disorders and enhance their reintegration into society.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.