Aryeh Herman PsyD

Associate Research Scientist in Psychiatry

Biographical Info

Education: BA - George Washington University, 2002
MA - University of Hartford, 2006
PsyD - University of Hartford, 2008

Research Interests:
Broadly, I am interested in the pharmacogenetics influencing addictive behaviors. I have two specific research interests. First, I am focused on clarifying the relationship between nicotine and cognition using acetylcholine and dopamine system genetic polymorphisms. Recently my research group was awarded an NIDA R03 grant to study genetic moderators of IV nicotine response. In addition, I am interested in the genetic etiology of behaviors associated with maladaptive alcohol consumption. I am specifically interested in how serotonin gene polymorphisms and life experiences together regulate heavy drinking.

Education & Training

B.A.

The George Washington University (2002)

Psy.D.

University of Hartford (2008)

Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern

Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System: West Haven Medical Center, Psychology (2007 - 2008)