Dr. Ryan Mcneil

Biography

Ryan McNeil joined the Yale School of Medicine in December 2019 and has a strong research background in community-engaged qualitative ethnographic studies focused on addiction treatment and harm reduction. He is the Principal Investigator on multiple grants that explore the social, structural, and environmental influences on the implementation and effectiveness of harm reduction interventions, including supervised consumption services and housing-based interventions. McNeil actively collaborates with community-based organizations to ensure that the voices of people who use drugs are heard throughout the research process. He is also the co-creator and scientific lead of the Crackdown podcast, which aims to amplify the voices of individuals affected by drug use and has received critical acclaim, including a Radio Impact Award and a silver medal at the New York Festivals Radio Awards. His extensive work in the field positions him as an expert advisor to healthcare organizations and governments./nHe continues to focus on innovative approaches to managing stimulant use disorders and the development of harm reduction strategies.

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