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James McKay, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Director of the Penn Center on the Continuum of Care in the Addictions and the Philadelphia VA Center of Excellence in Substance Abuse Treatment and Education (CESATE).
- Education: PhD from Harvard University, clinical psychology internship at McLean Hospital, postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University.
Dr. McKay specializes in addiction research, focusing on:
- Continuing care treatments for alcohol and cocaine use disorders
- Development of adaptive interventions for substance use disorders
- Identification of relapse prediction factors
- Integration of mobile health technology in addiction management
His research spans clinical psychology, psychiatric treatment, and behavioral health, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and longitudinal studies. His work includes evaluations of adaptive treatment strategies and telemedicine-based interventions.
Scientific Awards:
- NIDA K02 Award
- NIDA K24 Award
- Fellow of Division 50 of the American Psychological Association
He has secured multiple grants from NIDA and NIAAA, including the P01 Center on Adaptive Treatment for Alcoholism, and has contributed to over 165 peer-reviewed articles, 22 book chapters, and two books. His leadership extends to NIH grant review committees and directing clinical trials in substance abuse treatment.
