Brian Stevenson

Brian J. Stevenson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School and T.H. Chan School of Medicine. His primary affiliation is with the VA Bedford Health Care System. Dr. Stevenson holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara, following a BA from UC Irvine and an MA from San Jose State University.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of California, Irvine
• Master of Arts (MA), San Jose State University
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, Santa Barbara

Research Interests: Dr. Stevenson focuses on the intersection of mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and cancer immunotherapy. His work emphasizes interventions for veterans facing employment challenges and mental health recovery. In oncology, he explores neoantigen-based therapies and immunopeptidomics to advance personalized cancer immunotherapies. His research bridges clinical psychology with translational immunology, addressing both behavioral and biomedical dimensions of health.

Publications: His recent work includes studies on career development interventions for veterans, personalized cancer vaccines, and neoantigen prediction using machine learning. These publications span high-impact journals like Nature Biotechnology and Psychological Services, reflecting his dual focus on clinical and biomedical research.

Grants & Advising: Dr. Stevenson collaborates with institutions like the VA and NIH on grants targeting veteran employment and cancer immunology. He mentors students in both clinical psychology and translational bioinformatics, fostering interdisciplinary teams.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the VA Bedford Research Service and cancer immunotherapy groups at UMass Chan, he leads projects on integrative healthcare solutions and precision oncology approaches.