Robert Pietrzak, PhD, MPH
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Biography
Robert H. Pietrzak completed a B.A. in Psychology at Clark University, and M.P.H. in Epidemiology and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Pietrzak is Director of the Translational Psychiatric Epidemiology Laboratory in the Clinical Neurosciences Division of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD and Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine and Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences) at Yale School of Public Health. His primary research interests include the psychosocial and genetic epidemiology of traumatic stress and resilience across the lifespan; dimensional models of stress-related psychopathology; and the effect of stress on cognition.
Education & Training
- Fellowship in Clinical NeuropsychologyGaylord Specialty Healthcare (2010)
- PhDUniversity of Connecticut (2008)
- Internship in Clinical PsychologyVA Connecticut Healthcare System-West Haven (2008)
- MPHUniversity of Connecticut, Epidemiology (2003)
- BAClark University, Psychology and Neuroscience (2001)
Honors & Recognition
| Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding Contributions to the Science of Trauma Psychology | American Psychological Association | 2022 |
| 2022 Paul Wender Best Paper Award | American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology | 2022 |
| Nelson Butters Award for Research Contributions to Clinical Neuropsychology | National Academy of Neuropsychology | 2016 |
| Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career Psychologist | American Psychological Association, Division of Trauma Psychology | 2015 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | United States Department of Veterans Affairs | 2013 |
| Chaim and Bela Danieli Young Professional Award | International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies | 2012 |
| Career Development Award | Anxiety Disorders Association of America | 2010 |
| Outstanding Student of Psychology Award | Connecticut Psychological Association | 2006 |
| Patrick H. DeLeon Prize for Outstanding Student Contribution to the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy | American Psychological Association, Division 55, American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy | 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| National Council on Problem Gambling Master’s Thesis Award | National Council on Problem Gambling | 2004 |
| Mulvihill Medal | Graduate Program in Public Health, University of Connecticut | 2004 |
| Durand Jacobs Award | McGill University | 2003 |
Professional Service
| Organization | Role | Date |
|---|---|---|
| PLoS One | Editorial Board | 2018 - Present |
| Journal of Anxiety Disorders | Editorial Board | 2015 - Present |
| Psychological Injury and Law | Editorial Board | 2014 - Present |
| Advancing the Science or Education, Training, and Practice in Trauma: Developing the New Haven Model | Delegate | 2013 |
| International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies | Committee Member | 2013 |
| Anxiety Disorders Association of America | Committee Member | 2010 - 2012 |
| American Psychological Association, Division 55 – American Society for the Advancement of Pharmacotherapy | Representative | 2008 - 2009 |