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Sarah Barbara Abdallah is a Clinical Fellow at the Yale Child Study Center, part of the Solnit Integrated Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry Program (2020-2026). She holds an MD from Yale School of Medicine (2020) and a BS (Hon) in Psychology and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Yale College (2014).
Her educational background includes:
- MD, Yale School of Medicine (2020)
- BS (Hon), Yale College, Psychology; Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (2014)
Dr. Abdallah's research focuses on applying experimental and computational genomics approaches to understand the etiologies of early-onset neuropsychiatric disorders. Working in Dr. Tom Fernandez's lab, she identifies genes and rare genetic variants contributing to OCD and Tourette's syndrome. Her interdisciplinary work bridges clinical psychiatry with advanced genomic techniques to uncover biological mechanisms underlying these complex disorders.
Her publication record reveals a consistent focus on genetic underpinnings of neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly examining rare DNA variants in pediatric OCD and Tourette syndrome. Her research demonstrates methodological sophistication through integration of computational approaches with clinical phenotyping.
She has been recognized with prestigious awards:
- Lustman Award
- Department's Detre Awards
Dr. Abdallah maintains an active dual role in clinical training as a combined adult and child psychiatry resident while conducting cutting-edge research. Her collaborative network includes prominent researchers like Dr. Thomas Fernandez (6 joint publications), Dr. Emily Olfson (4 publications), and Dr. Abha Gupta (2 publications).
She is affiliated with the Fernandez Lab at Yale, which specializes in genetic and molecular research on neuropsychiatric disorders, contributing to Yale's strong reputation in psychiatric genetics research.
