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Dr. Emily Olfson is an Assistant Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale School of Medicine. She is a physician-scientist with dual training in medicine and genetics, specializing in childhood-onset psychiatric disorders. Her clinical work is centered in the Tic and OCD Program, where she treats both children and adults.
- MD-PhD, Washington University in St. Louis (2016)
- Residency & Fellowship, Yale Solnit Integrated Program (2021, 2022)
- Research Training, Laboratory of Dr. Thomas Fernandez, Yale
- Current Appointment: Assistant Professor, Child Study Center, Yale
Dr. Olfson's research focuses on the genetic and neurobiological basis of conditions such as trichotillomania, excoriation disorder, ADHD, OCD, and anxiety disorders. She employs translational neurogenomic approaches to identify risk genes and understand disease mechanisms. Her work integrates clinical data with genomic analysis to advance precision psychiatry in pediatric populations.
Her recent publications highlight investigations into de novo and rare genetic variants in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Trends in her research show a consistent emphasis on body-focused repetitive behaviors, familial patterns, and the application of genomic technologies to improve diagnosis and treatment.
- Young Investigator Award, Tourette Association of America (2024)
- Individual Biomedical Research Award, The Hartwell Foundation (2023)
- Michael Jenike Young Investigator Award, International OCD Foundation (2022)
- Scholar Award, Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (2022)
- Career Development Award, National Institute of Mental Health (2022)
Dr. Olfson mentors medical, graduate, and undergraduate students, and is involved in teaching seminars in molecular medicine and scientific inquiry. She has received research support from NIH, Tourette Association of America, Hartwell Foundation, Misophonia Research Fund, and several other organizations. Her laboratory is part of the broader neuroscience and psychiatric research ecosystem at Yale, with affiliations to the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program, Wu Tsai Institute, and Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS).
