معرفی
Ava Reker is a Postgraduate Associate in Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. She works within the Yale OCD Research Clinic, focusing on evidence-based treatments for OCD, PTSD, and eating disorders. Reker graduated summa cum laude in 2024 from the University of Kentucky with a BA in Psychology and Neuroscience. Her research interests emphasize clinical interventions in mental health, particularly within specialized therapeutic domains. She is affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and contributes to translational research initiatives at Yale School of Medicine.
Education:
- BA in Psychology, University of Kentucky (2024)
Research Interests: Ava’s work centers on developing and evaluating effective clinical strategies for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and eating disorders. Her research aims to bridge gaps between empirical findings and practical therapeutic applications, enhancing patient outcomes through rigorous clinical trials and evidence-based practices.
Professional Affiliations: Yale OCD Research Clinic, Department of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine.