معرفی
Edward Belk Perry Jr is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology) at Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Director of Oncology Clinics at VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Site Director for the Yale Medical Oncology-Hematology Fellowship Program. His clinical and research focuses include medical education, psycho-oncology, and supportive care in cancer. Perry holds an MD from Vanderbilt University, an MHS from Yale University, and completed residencies in Internal Medicine (University of Connecticut) and Psychiatry (George Washington University).
Education Background:
- MD: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
- MHS: Yale University
- BA: University of Mississippi
- Residencies: Internal Medicine (University of Connecticut), Psychiatry (George Washington University)
Research Interests: His work bridges oncology and mental health, emphasizing supportive care strategies for cancer patients and innovative medical education methods. Key areas include psycho-oncology interventions, palliative care integration, and translational research on psychosocial oncology outcomes. Perry collaborates with neuroscientists and addiction researchers to explore cannabinoid effects on brain function and psychiatric symptomatology.
Professional Activities:
- Member, Yale Institutional Review Board
- PDQ Supportive and Palliative Care Editorial Board
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System Schwartz Rounds
Publications Trends: Recent work spans clinical oncology, psychopharmacology, and neuroimaging studies. Notable themes include immunotherapy response analysis in metastatic cancers, cannabinoid-neuroendocrine interactions, and neurobiological mechanisms of nicotine addiction.
Labs & Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Yale's psychiatry and oncology departments, including studies on cannabinoid neurobiology with Dr. Deepak Dsouza's lab.