Kristina Walker

Kristina Wilbekin Walker, MD, PhD, is excited to be joining the Yale Neuroscience Research Training Program. She received her bachelors degree in Psychology from Spelman College, and went on to complete the Medical Scientist Training Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Kristina worked with Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo on her thesis in Epidemiology, that focused on considerations for implementation of multipurpose prevention technologies (MPT’s), novel modalities that combine contraceptives and STI/HIV prevention using a mixed methods approach. This work was supported by an F-31 Diversity Award through the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. She is interested in utilizing the skill sets developed to better understand the mental health needs of individuals with dual diagnosis. She is also passionate about health equity and women’s mental health.