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About Jae Sevelius, PhD
Dr. Sevelius (they/them) is a clinical psychologist, behavioral health researcher, and intervention scientist leading an extensive portfolio of NIH-funded studies engaging transgender and gender expansive individuals and communities. Dr. Sevelius developed the Model of Gender Affirmation, the first trans-specific conceptual model that aims to elucidate the role of gender affirmation on health-related behaviors and outcomes.
To date, Dr. Sevelius' research has focused on developing, testing, and disseminating peer-led interventions to promote sexual health and resilience among transgender people. These community-based HIV prevention and treatment programs focus primarily on servi...
Expertise
- Gender Dysphoria
- LGBTQ Mental Health
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Women's Mental Health
Education
- Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco
- Internship: University of Oregon
- Medical School: University of Missouri-St. Louis
Languages
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Titles & Positions
- Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry)
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Education
- Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco
- Internship: University of Oregon
- Medical School: University of Missouri-St. Louis
Awards & Honors
- 2021: Chancellor Award for LGBTQI Leadership, University of California, San Francisco
- 2021: Laura Brown Award, American Psychological Association - Division 35 Section 4 - Lesbian, Bisexual, & Trans Concerns
- 2020: Genentech Midcareer Development Award, UCSF School of Medicine
- 2018: Outstanding Achievement Award, American Psychological Association, Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity
- 2017: Strengthening Team Science in California, CREDITS - Center for Research, Excellence, and Diversity in Team Science
- 2016: Early Career Research Excellence Award - Behavioral Science, Gladstone Center for AIDS Research, UCSF
- 2015: UCSF CORO Faculty Leadership, CORO, UCSF
- 2010: Innovative Dissemination Award, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, UCSF
- 2007: Non-Faculty Academic Representative (elected), Executive Committee, Center for AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California, San Francisco
- 2004: Service to Community Award, LGBT Student Services, University of Oregon
- 2003: Outstanding Graduate Research Award, Institute for Women's and Gender Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- 2002: Outstanding Teaching Award, Division of Student Affairs and Students with Disabilities, University of Missouri-St. Louis
- 2000: William H. Kerr Graduate Fellowship in Women's and Gender Studies, University of Missouri-St. Louis
Titles & Positions
- Professor of Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry)
Languages Spoken
- portuguese
- spanish