Raymond L. Moody

Dr. Raymond L. Moody is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on syndemic approaches to health, particularly addressing how social inequities and environmental hardships intersect to amplify health disparities among sexual minority populations. He investigates intersectional stigma's impact on substance use and HIV transmission risks, emphasizing interventions that promote resilience through social support and emotion regulation strategies.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2020-2023)
• Ph.D., Health Psychology and Clinical Science, CUNY Graduate Center (2020)
• M.A., Psychology, Hunter College (2016)
• B.A., Psychology & Family Studies, University of Arizona (2011)

Research Interests:

• Syndemic theory application to minority health
• Stigma reduction and health equity interventions
• Substance use epidemiology among marginalized groups
• Emotion regulation as a protective factor

Grants & Awards:

• NIH NIDA K01 Career Development Award (2020-2025)
• NIDA Diversity Scholar’s Network Participant (2022)
• Multiple fellowships including T32 postdoctoral training

Labs & Teams: Active in the NIDA-funded Enhanced Interdisciplinary Research Training Institute on Hispanic Substance Abuse, focusing on culturally responsive research methodologies.