Jill Rabinowitz, PhD

I am a developmental psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, where my research is dedicated to addressing the full spectrum of substance use—from prevention to treatment optimization. My work is driven by the belief that effectively tackling addiction requires a multidisciplinary, person-centered approach: one that values the lived experiences of individuals in recovery, identifies how genetics shape how individuals respond to different treatments, and collaborates closely with community care providers.

To that end, I’ve developed strong partnerships with addiction treatment centers to implement an innovative, data-driven research program. This involves the daily collection of biometric data (e.g., sleep patterns, physical activity), clinical indicators (e.g., mood, cravings), and genetic information. By integrating these real-time insights, my goal is to understand how individual genetic profiles influence treatment outcomes and to identify the moment-to-moment predictors of substance use. Ultimately, this work aims to inform personalized interventions that enhance treatment effectiveness and improve the lives of individuals—and their families—impacted by addiction.