Lisa C. Dierker - Psychology Department | Department Information

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	Dierker, Lisa C. Chair, Psychology Psychology Department Professor of Psychology Psychology Department 860.685.2137 Judd Hall 302 BA Ohio State University MA University of Connecticut PHD University of Connecticut
EMAIL:	ldierker@wesleyan.edu
WESLEYAN PO BOX:	Psychology Department
COURSES TAUGHT THIS SEMESTER:	QAC201 - 01 QAC201 - 02 QAC201 - 03 QAC201 - 04 QAC201 - 05
RESEARCH INTERESTS:	Patterns of psychopathology in families; development of substance abuse and dependence; treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders in children. For Prof Dierker's Thesis Requirements and Recommendation outline, please go to: http://www.wesleyan.edu/psyc/ugrad/ugrad_thesis.html#thesis
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:	Development of nicotine dependence; Group-based statistical methods; Psychiatric and substance use comorbidity.
OFFICE HOURS:	M - 12:30 to 2:00 pm and W - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
PUBLICATIONS:	http://www.wesleyan.edu/psyc/ldierker_pubs.htt
GRANTS:	DIERKER RECEIVES $50,000 RESEARCH GRANT FROM THE MCMANUS CHARITABLE TRUST Lisa Dierker, professor of psychology, has received a $50,000 research grant from the Peter F. McManus Charitable Trust. The awarded will support her work focusing on individual differences in the development of addiction. This research is aimed at identifying youth at greatest risk for dependence at various levels of alcohol and tobacco exposure. (1/09)

Dierker, Lisa C.