Dr. William Tsai

Biography

William Tsai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Psychology at New York University Steinhardt. He earned his B.S. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and both his M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His research interests lie at the intersection of cultural, health, and clinical psychology, specifically examining well-being among ethnic minority cancer survivors through a cultural biopsychosocial lens. His work aims to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in cancer care. Professor Tsai investigates how culture influences emotional regulation and the reflection on negative experiences, as well as their implications for psychological and physical health. His research has been published in prominent journals including the Journal of Psychosomatic Research and the Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology. He serves on the editorial boards for the Asian American Journal of Psychology and Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology. Tsai has received several Early Career Awards from prestigious organizations such as the American Psychological Association and the Association for Psychological Science. His research is funded by the NIH and other agencies.

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