Justin C Yang (he/him)

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UMich cancels doctoral epidemiology program admissions for 2026 The University of Michigan School of Public Health will not admit a 2025-2026 admissions cycle cohort to its PhD in Epidemiologic Sciences program.

People thought I was overreacting when I said Trump’s list of “banned” words meant epidemiology was itself defacto being banned.

But this week U Michigan announced they aren’t even accepting applications for the 2026 epi PhD admissions cycle.

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Community of Practice Event - Autism, ADHD, ‘personality disorder’: thinking about brain, body and diagnostic journeys - Registration now open! more info on the website bigspd.org.uk/community-of...

Are you an ECR in mental health research?
Ready to take the next step in your career?

Join our ECR Workshop
🗓️ 9 Oct 2025 | 📍 Edinburgh | 💷 £25
Hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social & @datamind.bsky.social in partnership with MHP

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Senior academic and early career 2024-25 staff promotions 48 academic staff from the Faculty of Brain Sciences have been awarded a senior promotion and 30 early career staff have been awarded a promotion in this year's UCL academic promotions round.

🥳 Huge congratulations to the academic staff & early career staff from the Faculty of Brain Sciences who have been awarded a promotion in this year's UCL academic promotions round.
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I'm delighted to be attending the @ukri.org ADR UK Conference and the @mhplatform.bsky.social Research Summit (along with the ECR Workshop hosted by @mqmentalhealth.bsky.social and @datamind.bsky.social) later this year. Would love to meet up with other researchers...who else is going? :)

How changes in posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity mediate substance use disorder (SUD) severity during and after treatment for co-occurring PTSD and SUD: Results from Project Harmony

Why Diagnostic Codes for Heat-Related Illness Matter This Medical News article discusses how barriers to using heat exposure ICD-10 codes—especially for secondary diagnoses—are skewing critical population surveillance.

Omitting heat exposure ICD-10 codes hinders accurate tracking of heat-related illnesses, prompting experts to advocate for their use to enhance policy and public health responses to heat-related impacts.

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UCL – University College London UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

I’m hiring- info in the link below, or get in touch if interested

📣 JOB OPPORTUNITY!
💻 Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow in Population Health/Data Science/Genetic Epidemiology

Developing a new Wellcome-funded ALSPAC Olink Explore HT resource

Deadline 15/08/25

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“Mapping Adolescent Substance Use Recovery Capital with Bayesian Networks: Distinct Protective and Risk Factor Patterns by Recovery Status” by Janaka Kosgolla, Douglas Smith, Crystal Reinhart, & Jenny Evans #accepted

MINDS logo, followed by text “MINDS: Neurodivergence in Research Workshop” on Wednesday July 23. Few tickets left!

Come along to the Mutual Inclusion through Neurodiversity in Science (MINDS) workshop Wednesday 23rd July, 1-4pm at QMUL Mile End campus, organised by @daniel-gill.bsky.social!
Talks on ND+mental health, participatory methods, rare genetic syndromes, Human-Computer Interactions 👇
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Dr. Sudie Back - Prolonged Exposure for Substance Use Disorder and PTSD The Addiction Psychologist · Episode

🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT 🚨

PTSD vs. SUD - what should be addressed first? This week, we spoke with Dr. Sudie Back, of the Medical University of South Carolina, about the intricacies of co-occuring conditions and promising avenues for simultaneous treatment!

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/7d44...

Fellowship Application Day 2025 run online by @nihr-rss.bsky.social on 17 Sept - a REALLY important opportunity for anyone wanting to go for an NIHR Doctoral or Postdoctoral Award... and *free!* Not to be missed! 😀

mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/rss-fellowsh...

Are we not certain these demands are causally related to the course? 🤔 Clearly, lots of people came away interested and wanting to hear you speak more! 😄

Job Vacancy at the University of Hull: Research Intern – Alcohol-Related Cognitive Impairment Research Intern – alcohol-related cognitive impairment (ARCI)  Job AdvertWe are seeking a Research Intern to join the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Research (CAMHR) team based at the Universi...

🚨Job alert! 🚨
Great opportunities for addiction researchers at the moment!

2 paid internships at Centre for Addiction & MH research in Hull, working on:
- Alcohol-related cognitive impairment jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
- Gambling jobs.hull.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
Apply by 24 July

Congratulations!! 🙌

Exploring the interplay of sensory hypersensitivity and autistic traits in children - BMC Psychology Objectives Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by social challenges and repetitive behaviors, influenced by genetic and environmental factors. Autistic traits, including variations in sensory processing, exist across both clinical and subclinical spectrums, impacting individuals with and without an ASD diagnosis. Given the importance of understanding sensory processing in individuals with autism, this essay aims to explore the relationship between autistic traits and sensory hypersensitivity within the general population. Materials & methods This cross-sectional study, was based on caregiver reports of 247 children aged 7 to 11 years. The parents completed the Autism-spectrum Quotient-Children’s Version (AQ-C) and the Short Sensory Profile 2 (SSP2). using the multiple regression analysis, we investigated the relative contributions of different AQ sub-scales to sensory hypersensitivity scores. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was then conducted to determine whether sensory hypersensitivity levels (categorized as typical performance, probable difference, and definite difference) influenced overall autistic traits. Additionally, Spearman’s rank-order correlations were used alongside parametric tests to explore the relationships between sensory hypersensitivity subgroups (Tactile Sensitivity, Taste/Smell Sensitivity, Movement Sensitivity, Seeks Sensation, Auditory Filtering, Low Energy, and Visual/Auditory Sensitivity) and AQ scores. Results while Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant linear relationship between AQ scores and the total sensory score (r = -.496**, p <.01), The multiple regression model revealed that, among autistic traits, only Attention Switching (β = − 0.291, p =.000) and Communication (β = − 0.479, p =.000) were significant predictors of hypersensitivity. Furthermore, the result of one-way ANOVA indicated a significant effect of sensory hypersensitivity sub-scales on autistic traits, F (2, 241) = 33.096, p <.01. Conclusions Based on the results, a link between sensory processing and autistic traits in the general population was confirmed. These insights underscore the importance of considering sensory processing differences when assessing autism-related traits and could inform targeted interventions for individuals experiencing sensory challenges.

A study published in BMC Psychology confirms a link between sensory processing and autistic traits and underscores the importance of considering sensory processing differences when assessing autism-related traits to develop targeted interventions.

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🔍 Researchers from the Eating Disorders and Autism Collaborative (#EDAC) have used an innovative 'photo voice' technique to empower Autistic people with eating disorders to shape the direction of future research. #MedSky

📄 read paper: lnkd.in/dAWSUVyT
🖼️ view virtual exhibition: lnkd.in/dnBHnAh5

Influence of Personal Traits, Social Relationships, and External Resources on the Development of Emotional Resilience in Children From East London: Protocol for an Observational Accelerated Longitudin... Background: Emotional resilience is a dynamic process by which individuals may prevent, overcome, and thrive following challenging events. Emotional resilience can be defined as absence of negative ou...

New paper alert (we're on a roll)! Influence of Personal Traits, Social Relationships, and External Resources on the Development of #Emotional #Resilience in #Children From East London: Protocol - Please share!
www.researchprotocols.org/2025/1/e70797
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Teen drug use today, mental health struggles tomorrow? What the evidence says.

A new Danish study (68,000+ teens, followed for 8 years) has a clear message: early substance use isn’t just a phase - it can lead to serious mental health struggles later.

🧵 THREAD

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Please share this opportunity with any relevant administrative people that you know!

Looking for more jobs related to #mentalhealth or addiction #research? We list relevant opportunities, funding & more in the link below: 👇

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Want to apply for a UKRI MHP Fellowship?

EOI deadline is 30 July! It’s the only way to contact the Hubs if you want to apply.

Read the Hub summaries and get inspired 👉 www.mentalhealthplatform.ac.uk/hub-summaries

Enjoy!! Looks like a perfect place to get work done. 😊

Affective disorders and chronic inflammatory conditions: analysis of 1.5 million participants in Our Future Health Background Chronic inflammation is associated with psychiatric disorders. If inflammation is linked mechanistically to mental health, people living with chronic inflammatory conditions may experience ...

Hub researchers also published the first ever research using the Our Future Health UK cohort, involving data from over 1.5 million participants. We found that people with autoimmune conditions are at nearly double the risk of experiencing mental health issues👇

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By 2050, 85.7 million people in the United States are projected to be 65 or older. Older adults are especially prone to the effects of substances, and a 2021 survey showed that 4 million older adults were dealing with a substance use disorder. bit.ly/3FTMMTq

The last two weeks have been so full of good work-related news and my heart is so full, glad, and grateful. Some days, I wonder (like so many do) whether I have a place in research. I’m so thankful for everyone who has given me a chance and continues to support me on this path. 😊

Call for 20 Assistant Professor positions Karolinska Institutet is a world-leading medical university with a long and proud history of ground-breaking research. We are now recruiting outstanding early-career researchers with particularly exce...

Karolinska is looking for 20 (!!) assistant professors and offering 6 year appointments with ~1M USD startup packages.

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Providing strong evidence to better understand these factors with respect to neurodivergent adolescents will help us support them during a critical life period. I'm very thankful to my lived experience partners and to my funders (ADR UK and ESRC) for supporting this work.

Linking data to improve outcomes for neurodivergent young people This blog by ADR UK Research Fellow Dr Justin Yang explores the risks neurodivergent pupils face in secondary school, and how linked data can help identify o...

I'm incredibly privileged to be on an Administrative Data Research UK Research Fellowship to examine linked health and education data. Through this work, I'm exploring risk factors for adverse outcomes, local and regional differences, and potential protective factors: www.adruk.org/news-publica...

@dsmith2025.bsky.social and I have another new paper out today in BMJ Mental Health. Excited to have published the first ever research study from the Our Future Health UK cohort, involving data from over 1.5 million adults. Highlights below 👇
LINK: doi.org/10.1136/bmjm...

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