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Dr. Monique Tenay Cano is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, affiliated with the Fucito Lab and Janeway Society. Her work focuses on substance use disorders, mental health disparities, and veteran populations. She holds academic appointments in Psychiatry and contributes to interdisciplinary teams like the Janeway Society.
- Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University (2020), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Substance Use Disorders at UCSF (2022).
- Training: Predoctoral internship at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.
Her research emphasizes improving access to addiction treatment for marginalized groups, including Spanish-speaking communities and low-income populations. Key areas include trauma-informed care, health communication barriers, and the impact of social determinants on substance use.
Publications highlight interventions targeting veterans with co-occurring disorders, cognitive rehabilitation for heavy drinkers, and disparities in substance use treatment availability. She has explored the role of perceived discrimination in unhealthy alcohol use among veterans and the efficacy of digital tools for smoking cessation.
No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Grants and funding details are not provided, but her work aligns with NIH priorities in health equity and addiction science.
