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• Clinical Psychology
• Neurofeedback
• Eating Disorders
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Anna Contardi is an Associate Professor and Researcher in Clinical Psychology at Università Europea di Roma, where she has held positions since 2009. Her academic appointments include: Associate Professor in Human Sciences (2019-present) Researcher in Clinical Psychology (2009-present) She completed her education in Psychology at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza from 1989 to 1994. Dr. Contardi's research focuses on the intersection of clinical psychology and neuroscience, with emphasis on: Neurofeedback interventions for food craving and mentalization EEG studies of brain connectivity in eating disorders Psychometric validation of assessment tools Childhood trauma impacts on obesity and addiction Emotion regulation mechanisms Her work employs methodologies including actigraphy, eLORETA analysis, and functional connectivity mapping. Her recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate strong focus on clinical assessment validation, neurophysiological correlates of psychological conditions, and evidence-based interventions for eating pathologies. Research consistently addresses both clinical and non-clinical populations.

• Pediatric Psychology
• Diabetes Management
• Gender Health
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Jacquelyn Smith, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, with joint appointments at Marquette University and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She specializes in Pediatric Psychology with clinical expertise in diabetes, gender health, asthma, and critical care integration. Dr. Smith directs the MCW/CW Psychology Externship Program and co-chairs the Critical Care Special Interest Group. Her research focuses on: Integrated behavioral health in pediatric medical settings Mental health interventions for chronic illnesses Culturally-responsive care for marginalized populations Trauma-informed practices in critical care Recent publications (2014-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: psychological aspects of diabetes management, mental health integration in PICUs, culturally-competent care models, and therapeutic interventions for gender-diverse youth. Publication trends show increasing emphasis on systemic healthcare integration and health equity. Awards and honors: Children's Hospital Award for Innovation (2014) Excellence in Professionalism Award (2021) Julie Lathrop Nursing Research Award (2022) Dr. Smith mentors 2-3 psychology externs annually and has supervised 13+ graduate students. She secured funding from PCORI ($2,295) for family-centered diabetes care research. She developed several clinical programs including the Gender Health Clinic and REACH Diabetes Clinic. Programmatic developments include creating therapy groups for chronic illness patients, implementing depression screening protocols, and advancing psychology services in critical care through educational modules and bedside rounds integration.

• Adolescent Neurodevelopment
• Substance Use Effects on Brain
• Cannabis and Nicotine Co-Use
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Joanna Jacobus, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Her research program investigates adolescent neurodevelopment through multiple NIH-funded grants, focusing on cannabis, nicotine, and alcohol effects on brain structure and cognitive functioning. She serves as Principal Investigator on several longitudinal studies including projects examining vaping consequences, cannabis/nicotine co-use neurobiology, and adolescent brain development. Dr. Jacobus's research employs advanced neuroimaging methodologies to study: Cortical thickness changes related to substance initiation White matter integrity alterations from cannabis/nicotine co-use Hippocampal volume associations with substance use patterns Cerebral blood flow changes in adolescent substance users Her work consistently demonstrates neurodevelopmental vulnerabilities to substance exposure, with particular emphasis on differential effects by sex, ethnicity, and substance combinations. Analysis of Dr. Jacobus's recent publications reveals strong thematic focus on: Longitudinal substance use trajectories (58% of recent publications) Neuroimaging biomarkers of substance effects (42%) Cannabis/nicotine co-use mechanisms (33%) Adolescent cognitive outcomes (25%) Her NIH funding portfolio includes active R01, R21, and consortium grants totaling over $15M, supporting research through 2027.

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Adolescent Brain Development
• Neuroimaging
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Susan Tapert, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Health Sciences. She directs groundbreaking longitudinal studies including the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study and National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence-Adulthood (NCANDA-A), where she serves as Associate Director/Site PI and Co-Director/Site PI respectively. Previously, she held leadership as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs (2019-2024) in her department. Her NIH-funded research program examines neural risk factors and consequences of adolescent substance use through advanced neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods. Key focus areas include: Impact of alcohol, cannabis, and polysubstance use on developing brain systems Neurocognitive predictors of addiction trajectories Adolescent brain maturation in typical and high-risk populations Pandemic effects on youth mental health and behavior Her 275+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on substance use neurobiology, adolescent development, and methodological innovation. Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes multimodal brain imaging, wearable technology validation, digital phenotyping, and machine learning approaches to predict risk. Major honors include: Research.com 2022 Best Female Scientist Award American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award (2022) American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Outstanding Mentor Award (2021, 2016) Research Society on Alcoholism Marlatt Mentorship Award (2019) She leads federally funded investigations including ABCD ($34M+), NCANDA ($26M+), and predictive modeling grants. Her mentorship extends through NIH training grants and leadership roles in national consortia.

Jin H. YoonView profile

Associate Professor

• Addiction Research
• Substance Use Disorders
• Nicotine Dependence
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Jin H. Yoon, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Louis A. Faillace, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is an active addiction researcher affiliated with the Center of Neurobehavioral Research on Addiction (CNRA), focusing primarily on nicotine dependence and substance use disorders. Dr. Yoon's research spans multiple domains within addiction science. His primary interest is on nicotine dependence, particularly among individuals with schizophrenia. He is currently the primary investigator in a clinical trial studying nicotine dependence in this population and potential nicotine-replacement therapy approaches. Beyond this specific focus, Dr. Yoon is interested in developing both behavioral and drug treatments for substance use disorders, exploring mechanisms related to substance use such as impulsivity, and utilizing novel technologies to advance research in the field. His scholarly output includes over 60 publications and numerous national and international presentations. Analyzing his recent work reveals a strong emphasis on clinical applications, with particular attention to comorbid conditions, technological innovations in assessment and treatment, and mechanistic studies of addiction processes. His research increasingly incorporates digital health approaches alongside traditional clinical methodologies. Over 60 peer-reviewed publications in addiction science Extensive national and international presentation record Current primary investigator on clinical trials for nicotine dependence in schizophrenia Dr. Yoon completed his PhD in experimental analysis of behavior at the University of Florida followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Vermont. His training has equipped him to bridge basic behavioral science with clinical applications in addiction medicine. As an active researcher at CNRA, he continues to advance our understanding of substance use disorders and develop more effective treatments for affected individuals.

Kate HallView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health in Elite Sport
• Emotion Dysregulation
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Kate Hall is a Senior Lecturer at Deakin University's School of Psychology in Melbourne, Australia, with a distinguished career spanning over a decade in clinical psychology research. Previously serving as Associate Professor from 2012 to 2017, her academic trajectory demonstrates consistent advancement within the university's psychology department. Her work bridges clinical practice with real-world applications, particularly in high-performance environments. Dr. Hall's research focuses on critical intersections of mental health and performance contexts, with primary expertise in mental health in elite sport , emotion dysregulation , and vulnerable young adults with co-occurring addiction and mental health issues . Her transdiagnostic approach examines how emotion regulation deficits underpin multiple psychopathologies including substance use disorders, eating disorders, and borderline personality disorder. Recent work increasingly addresses neurodiversity within athletic populations and the development of accessible mental health interventions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory toward developing and validating accessible mental health interventions, particularly telephone-delivered treatments for substance use disorders and mental health promotion in sports contexts. Her work consistently emphasizes co-design with end-users and implementation science principles to bridge the research-practice gap. A significant portion of her recent scholarship addresses the unique mental health challenges faced by young elite athletes during developmental transitions. Dr. Hall maintains an extensive collaborative network across Australian institutions, particularly with Monash University, Queensland University of Technology, and Eastern Health. Her research program receives support from multiple Australian health agencies focused on mental health innovation and substance use treatment. She has contributed significantly to developing evidence-based guidelines for mental health in community sport settings across Australia. Her laboratory work focuses on emotion regulation mechanisms across multiple disorders, with particular emphasis on distress tolerance and negative urgency as transdiagnostic processes. Current projects include developing the ERIC (Emotion Regulation and Impulse Control) intervention for vulnerable young people and examining psychological safety frameworks in elite sport environments. Future research directions appear focused on scaling digital mental health interventions for athlete populations and refining neurodiversity-informed approaches to sports psychology practice.

• Clinical Psychology
• Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
• Generalized Anxiety
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Dr. Dan J. Segrist is Professor and Chair of Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE), part of the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2000) and completed his pre-doctoral internship at its Counseling Center. His research integrates clinical psychology with educational practice, focusing on: Scholarship of teaching and learning in psychology education Generalized anxiety disorders and assessment approaches Addictive behaviors, particularly alcohol use patterns Career development frameworks for psychology students Dr. Segrist teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses. At the graduate level, he specializes in Cognitive Assessment and Adult Personality Assessment . Undergraduate offerings include Careers in Psychology , Theories of Personality , and Capstone in Psychology . His publications reflect dual themes: recent work (2018-2019) explores classroom dynamics, humor efficacy, and teaching innovations, while earlier research (2007-2012) examines addictive behaviors and social misperceptions around substance use. He maintains an open mentorship approach for students targeting clinical practice or academia.

Arnaud CarréView profile

Professor

• Psychopathology
• Emotional regulation
• Cognitive processes
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Arnaud Carré is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, where he serves as Deputy Director of the LIP/PC2S laboratory and Scientific Director of the Chaire Bien-Être, Santé, Territoire (BEST). His academic career spans over a decade of research and teaching in psychopathology, with a focus on emotional and cognitive regulation processes. Professor Carré's research interests span three interconnected axes: 1) Interpersonal functioning and its disturbances, particularly examining empathy and social cognition; 2) Intra-personal regulation processes in addictive behaviors and emotional disorders; 3) Applications of psychological science to public health challenges. His work employs diverse methodologies including experimental approaches, neuroimaging, and large-scale epidemiological studies. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate consistent productivity across high-impact journals, with emerging focus areas including climate anxiety, socioeconomic disparities in education, and digital interventions for addictive behaviors. These works collectively highlight his transdiagnostic approach to understanding emotional regulation processes across clinical and non-clinical populations. As an educator, Professor Carré teaches psychopathology at undergraduate levels and affective neuroscience, epigenetics, and mental health prevention at the graduate level. He has been instrumental in developing Mental Health First Aid programs since 2020 and incorporates simulation-based learning in health education. Professor Carré currently supervises two doctoral students and has successfully guided four others to completion in recent years. His leadership extends to institutional roles including membership in the Research Bureau of USMB and serving as a qualified personality for the Conférence Prévention Etudiante since 2025.