Contact Information
Bio-Technology Research Park, Building One
800 E. Leigh Street, Suite 100
Box 980126
Richmond, VA 23298-0126
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Education
- Virginia Commonwealth University, 2012, PhD
- University of Minnesota, 2005, BA
Research Interests
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Behavior Genetics
- Methods Development
Research Description
Dr. Peterson’s program of research is focused on the genetic and environmental determinants of mood disorders and comorbid traits including substance use and physical health with a particular emphasis on cross-population studies.
Awards
- The Society of Biological Psychiatry Early Career Investigator Award, Spring 2020
- The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation Young Investigator Award, Fall 2019
- Early Career Faculty Award, American Psychological Association, Spring 2019
- NIMH Career Development Award, Spring 2018
- Lindon J. Eaves Post-Doctoral Award, December 2015
