Irene Pericot-Valverde

Dr. Irene Pericot-Valverde is an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Clemson University, focusing on addiction treatment and health disparities. Her research examines integrated interventions for tobacco/opioid addiction using telehealth and technology-based solutions.

Education:

• PhD Clinical Psychology, University of Oviedo, 2016

Research Interests: Investigates behavioral therapies for substance use disorders, particularly dual tobacco-opioid addiction. Develops digital health tools to improve treatment adherence and reduce health inequities among vulnerable populations.

Publication Trends: Work emphasizes culturally responsive interventions, medication adherence in hepatitis C treatment, and technology-assisted therapies. Recent studies explore peer recovery support, gamified mental health apps, and neurocognitive aspects of addiction.

Awards:

• CPDD FORCE Junior Investigator Award (2021)
• Multiple APA/SRNT Travel Awards (2020-2022)
• Early Career Award, College on Problems of Drug Dependence (2016)

Clinical Trials: Leads the OVERCOME study integrating computerized therapy with recovery coaching for opioid use disorder. Collaborates on HERO study developing patient-centered hepatitis C models for injection drug users.