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

Selected Publications

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