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Hewitt, John K

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  • Areas of current interest are: behavior genetics of drug use, abuse, and dependence in adolescents and adults, including the impact of marijuana legalization; contributions of genetics and effects of drug use on the development of brain and behavior in adolescence; genetic influences on behavior and mental health. Methods include the study of twins, adoptees, and nuclear families, and genome wide association studies (GWAS). Our research requires interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, molecular biology, neuroimaging, and statistical genetics, paired with expertise in the phenotypes. We are a research site for the national Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) initiative.

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  • Behavior genetics, twin studies, drug addiction, statistical genetics, cognitive abilities, behavioral development.

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  • PSYC 5242 - Biometrical Methods in Behavioral Genetics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2018
    Studies development of structural models appropriate to behavioral genetics and the estimation procedures necessary for their application.
  • PSYC 7102 - Seminar: Behavioral Genetics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Spring 2021
    Intensive study of selected topics in behavioral genetics. Emphasizes recent research. Attention to both human and animal studies. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Instructor consent required.

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