Dr. Priscilla Lui

Associate Professor

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Biography

Priscilla Lui is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. She focuses on adult clinical psychology with a particular interest in minority mental health, substance use, and measurement development. Priscilla's research emphasizes understanding how diverse sociocultural backgrounds influence individuals' lived experiences and their associations with culture, ethnicity, and race. Her work aims to inform culture-centered interventions designed to alleviate psychological distress and improve the functioning of individuals from various ethnocultural backgrounds. Priscilla has contributed to numerous publications that explore the effects of racial discrimination, acculturation, and the interplay between psychological factors and substance use. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. from Purdue University, where she specialized in Clinical Psychology. Priscilla is also actively involved in mentoring graduate students and is currently accepting new students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.