Qian Peng

Dr. Qian Peng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience, specializing in understanding the biological determinants of mental health through computational and genomic approaches. His research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic basis of addiction and comorbid disorders, with an emphasis on ancestral background and genetic interactions influencing risk. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego (2012).

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, UC San Diego, 2012

Research Interests: Dr. Peng's work integrates multi-omics data and computational methods to dissect complex genetic architectures underlying addiction. Key areas include:

• Genomic/epigenomic basis of addiction and comorbid mental disorders
• Ancestral contributions to disease risk
• Development of precision medicine strategies for prevention/intervention

His approach bridges computational biology, genetics, and clinical psychiatry, emphasizing population-specific analyses (e.g., American Indian populations).

Awards:

• NIDA Avenir Award (2021)
• NIDA-NIAAA Early Career Investigator Showcase Award (2018)
• Enoch Gordis Research Recognition Award (2014)
• NSF IGERT Fellowship (2006)

Grants & Collaborations: His NIH-funded projects focus on genetic determinants of substance use disorders. Collaborations span institutions like Scripps Research (2015-2017) and involve multi-disciplinary teams combining computational, genetic, and clinical expertise. No specific lab/team name is mentioned in the provided text.