Jennifer Dahne

Dr. Jennifer Dahne is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Melvyn Berlinsky Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cancer Research at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She holds leadership roles in MUSC’s Innovation Sciences Unit and the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research Institute. Her research focuses on leveraging digital health technologies to address behavioral health disorders, particularly depression and substance use, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. She also pioneers decentralized clinical trials and co-founded two digital health startups. Dr. Dahne’s work is supported by NIH grants (R01, R21, R41, R42, K23) and emphasizes translational research and commercialization of academic innovations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park (2016)
• Predoc Internship: MUSC/Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
• Postdoc Fellowship: NIDA T32 Training Program (MUSC)

Research Interests: Dr. Dahne’s work centers on digital health solutions to improve mental health care accessibility and efficacy. Key areas include:

• Decentralized clinical trials (remote/virtual trials)
• Telehealth and mobile health interventions for depression and substance use
• Health equity in digital health adoption
• Innovative clinical trial methodologies

Awards & Leadership:

• Melvyn Berlinsky Distinguished Endowed Chair (2023)
• Inaugural Director, MUSC Innovation Sciences Unit (2022)
• Leadership roles in the SC Clinical & Translational Research Institute and Telehealth Center of Excellence

Grants & Advising: Over 15 NIH grants awarded, including R01 and K-series. Her lab focuses on scalable interventions and has mentored students in digital health R&D. Collaborations span academia and industry through her startups and innovation initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Research lab details available via MUSC’s Research Profile link. Active in cross-disciplinary teams advancing digital health and clinical trial innovation.