Terril Luce

Dr. Terril Luce is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in addiction medicine, neuroimaging, and health equity. Their research focuses on alcohol use disorder, neurosteroids, and the intersection of mental health with substance use. Dr. Luce holds a PhD from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (2014) and a BA from Purdue University (2008). They lead clinical trials investigating alcohol addiction and stress-related drinking, and their work has been recognized with awards like the NIDA-NIAAA Early Career Showcase (2022) and an American College of Neuropsychopharmacology Travel Award (2019).

Education: PhD (2014), MS (2011) from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; BA (2008) from Purdue University. Research interests include neuroimaging techniques (PET/MRI), neurosteroid mechanisms in PTSD and AUD, and epidemiological studies of substance use trends. Dr. Luce collaborates with institutions like the Stephen & Denise Adams Center for Parkinson’s Disease Research and leads studies on digital phenotyping using wearable AI.

Key achievements include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and grants examining brain cortisol regulation in AUD, machine learning applications in psychiatry, and stigma among criminal justice-involved individuals. Their lab focuses on translational research bridging neuroscience and clinical interventions.