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Sarah Dermody is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University. She leads the Clinical Addictions Research and Equity (CARE) Lab and is actively involved in research and teaching in clinical and health psychology.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology and Biological & Health Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
Her research focuses on substance use and addiction, particularly tobacco and alcohol use, risk factors across the lifespan, and health disparities among sexual and gender minority populations. She employs experimental methods, including substance self-administration, and advanced statistical analysis of longitudinal data to understand addiction trajectories and optimize interventions.
Her recent publications highlight trends in co-occurring substance use, the interplay between identity and addiction, and the need for inclusive, equity-oriented research. Themes include health equity, implicit cognitive processes, relapse mechanisms, and developmental risk pathways in youth.
Scientific Awards:
- No awards explicitly mentioned in the text.
Dr. Dermody supervises MA and PhD students in the Clinical Psychology and Psychological Science programs. She has received research funding implicitly through her publications and lab activities, though specific grants are not listed. Her leadership in the CARE Lab underscores her commitment to training and translational research in addiction science.
She is affiliated with the CARE Lab, where she mentors students and conducts studies on addiction risk and treatment. The lab emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion in both research design and participant recruitment.
