معرفی
Cassandra Boness is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of New Mexico (UNM), specializing in Clinical Psychology and Diversity and Health Data Science Across the Lifespan. She leads the Boness Addictions Lab (BAL), a research team within UNM's Center on Alcohol, Substance use, and Addictions (CASAA), focusing on substance use disorders, harm reduction, and psychometric assessment development.
- Licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in alcohol use disorders
- NIH-funded research on community-engaged measure development
- Principal investigator for NIH and PCORI studies
Research Interests
Cassandra Boness investigates the etiologic and maintenance mechanisms of addiction, emphasizing person-centered approaches and harm reduction strategies. Her work combines psychometrics, mixed methods, and community-academic partnerships to improve treatment outcomes for substance use disorders, particularly alcohol-related conditions. Current projects include:
- Reforming Alcohol Use Disorder Assessment (RAUDA) - NIH-funded program to refine diagnostic tools
- Research Engagement and Activities in Collaborative Teams (REACT) - PCORI-funded community-partnered measure development
- Stigma & Harm Reduction - structural interventions to combat substance-related discrimination
Scientific Awards
Recipient of a National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) career development award to support her research on evidence-based assessment of substance use disorders.
Education & Mentorship
Actively mentors graduate students in clinical psychology, advising on mixed-methods research, motivational interviewing, and empirically supported treatments. Leads the BAL team in collaborative projects with community partners like Jack Rothermich.
