Brion Maher

Brion Maher, PhD, MS, is a Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on the genetic and epigenetic contributions to psychiatric and substance use disorders, with expertise in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology. He holds a PhD from the University of Pittsburgh (2000), an MS (1997), and a BS (1994).

• Education: PhD in Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (2000); MS in Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (1997); BS in Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (1994).

Research Interests: Dr. Maher investigates how genetic and environmental factors interact in psychiatric and substance use disorders. His work spans statistical methodologies in genetic analysis, psychiatric genetics, and behavioral genetics. He teaches courses such as 'Introduction to Behavioral and Psychiatric Genetics' and contributes to grants and collaborative research projects.

No specific scientific awards or recent articles are listed in the provided texts. His affiliations include the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and involvement in academic programs related to mental health and genetics.