معرفی
Dr. Jesus Chavarria is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University, directing the RoAD Lab. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Florida State University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Chicago Medical Center and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. His research focuses on risk factors for substance use disorders, particularly among marginalized groups, and developing evidence-based interventions to reduce problematic substance use behaviors.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Florida State University
- Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of Chicago Medical Center and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Research Interests: His work employs mixed methodologies to investigate mechanisms underlying substance-related consequences and designs scalable treatment protocols. Key areas include alcohol use disorder, nicotine dependence, and disparities in addiction treatment access. Recent studies explore subjective alcohol responses, hangover severity, and intervention efficacy in disadvantaged populations.
Labs/Teams: Leads the RoAD Lab, dedicated to advancing addiction science through translational research.
