Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
Therese M. Grant PhD
Titles
Professor (retired), UW Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Director (retired), UW Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute
Education
PhD, Epidemiology, University of Washington
MEd, University of Oregon
BA, Cum Laude, Western Washington University
Research Interests
- Teratogenic effects of prenatal alcohol and drug exposure
- Prevention of prenatal alcohol and drug exposure
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders across the lifespan, health, and neurobehavior
- Intervention for pregnant and parenting women with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders
Activities
- Ann Streissguth, PhD, Endowed Professorship in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, University of Washington (2010-2022)
- Adjunct Professor, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, University of Washington (2016-2022)
- Principal Investigator, Washington State Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP) (1991-2020)
- Expert Panel Member, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Center for Excellence (2007-2012)
- Expert Panel, National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, Washington, DC (2017-2018)
- Vice Chair, King County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Board (2012-2016)
- Advisory Board, King County Superior Court, Family Treatment Court (2004-2018)
- Scientific Advisory Board, United Indians of All Tribes Foundation Ina Maka Program (2011-2020)
News
- New from ADAI/FADU: Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Mental Health at Midlife
- Speaking from the Heart: The Parent-Child Assistance Program (PCAP)
- Addressing High-Risk Sexual Behavior for People in SUD Treatment (Webinar)
Research & Other Projects
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Adults: Health and Neurobehavior
Status: completed
Brain Maturation in Adults with FASD
Status: current
Marijuana Use Among High-Risk Mothers in Washington State
Status: completed