Jason is a clinical and health psychologist with research interest in psychological and genetic factors contributing to addiction.
His research is supported by current NHMRC and Australian Research Council (ARC) funding. Jason also holds appointments in the Schools of Medicine and Psychology (UQ) and Queensland Health. Jason was Inaugural Director of NCYSUR from 2008-2014 and returned to the role of Director in 2017.
Jason is available to supervise PhD research projects in line with his listed research interests.
Research Interests:
Psychological models of addiction;
Genetics;
Craving;
Substance dependence treatment outcomes; and
Prevention of youth substance abuse.