Profiles in "Prevention and Intervention Science" Expertise Area

  • Wu's research interests also include design and development of social interventions, with special emphasis on interventions to prevent substance use and reduce health disparities among youth.
  • Cate's research interests center around culturally responsive, trauma informed healthcare in rural communities.
  • Kim’s research examines parent engagement in prevention and treatment services as a way to combat behavioral health disparities.
  • Sabrina Oesterle is Associate Professor in the School of Social Work and Director of the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
  • Tang directs Health Neuroscience Collaboratory and focuses on neuroscience of cognitive, physical & mental health and behavior change across lifespan using neuroimaging, physiological, psychosocial, genetic methods.
  • Post-doctoral fellow researching prevention and mental health science with quantitative and computational methods.
  • Sears has conducted cardiometabolic disease and cancer research since 1995 and is an internationally recognized expert. The scope of her research activities spans the molecular to population health levels.