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Derrick M Gordon is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine and Associate Professor on Term in Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Yale School of Public Health. He serves as Director of the Program on Male Development in the Division of Prevention and Community Research at the Department of Psychiatry and is a Core Scientist at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA).
- Education: PhD in Psychology from the University of South Dakota (2000), MA in Psychology (1995).
Dr. Gordon's research focuses on men's health, particularly those on the fringes of society, including prisoner reentry, low-income non-custodial fathers, and adolescent fathers. His work examines how factors like stressors, trauma, and discrimination impact health outcomes and community integration for these populations.
His recent publications highlight trends in social equity, mental health, and preventive interventions for marginalized men. Topics include epigenetic aging disparities, trauma in adult education, and community-led health initiatives like the Together New Haven Project.
Dr. Gordon mentors pre- and post-doctoral fellows on issues of fatherhood, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform. His funding portfolio includes NIH, HHS, and community-based grants.
He collaborates with teams at the Consultation Center, CIRA, and Connecticut Mental Health Center, emphasizing data-driven policy and community engagement to address health disparities.
