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Michael J. Lyons is a Professor at Boston University, affiliated with the clinical faculty since 1986. His research spans psychiatric epidemiology, behavioral genetics, and genetic influences on psychopathology, substance abuse, and aging. He serves as Chief of Twin Research at the Harvard Institute of Psychiatric Epidemiology and Genetics and is an Associate Editor of the journal Behavior Genetics.
- Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Louisville (1982)
- Clinical Internship, Yale University
- Post-doctoral Fellowship in Psychiatric Epidemiology, Columbia University
His research focuses on genetic contributions to cognitive aging, mental health, and substance use disorders, supported by grants from NIA, NIMH, and NIAAA. He has led major studies such as the Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA) and twin studies on alcohol abuse. He teaches Advanced Psychopathology and Abnormal Psychology.
- Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, American Psychopathological Association
Dr. Lyons was previously Principal Investigator on a NIMH-funded family study of schizophrenia and NIAAA-funded twin study of alcohol abuse. He contributes to academic leadership as an officer of the American Psychopathological Association and through his editorial role at Behavior Genetics.
