Researchers

My program of research spans the substance use continuum and ranges from preventing substance use initiation to improving treatment engagement, retention, and care of individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
My research also has focused on understanding the individual and joint contributions of social determinants and individual characteristics (e.g., behavioral phenotypes, genetic predispositions) that may influence the developmental course of substance use, particularly among diverse populations (e.g., African American and Latino youth).