Bo Cleveland

Bo Cleveland is a Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at The Pennsylvania State University. His research explores how genetic and environmental factors interact to influence individual responses to substance use interventions, peer experiences, and daily life challenges. Key projects include gPROSPER, which examines genetics-based heterogeneity in adolescent substance use trajectories, and studies on homeless youth resilience through smartphone-based data collection.

Research Focus:

• Gene-Environment Interactions in Risk and Resilience
• 12-Step Recovery Dynamics in Young Adults
• Smartphone-Based Data Collection for Mood and Cravings
• Pennsylvania Twin Registry Development

Collaborations:

• Penn State Hershey Medical School
• Penn State Gene-Environment Research Initiative