Who We Are
Dr. Kelly Peck, PhD, Primary Investigator
Dr. Kelly Peck, (he/him) is an Assistant Professor of Psychology, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (Behavioral Pharmacology) and the Primary Investigator on the PET study at UVM.
His research interests are two-fold. He has conducted research focused on the development and evaluation of novel treatments for opioid misuse and use disorder. Most recently, this has included work on two randomized clinical trials evaluating a novel interim buprenorphine treatment for reducing illicit opioid use and other high-risk behaviors among adults with untreated opioid use disorder. He also has a research interest focused on the delivery and evaluation of cognitive-behavioral treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals with concurrent substance use disorders.
Who We Are
Rebecca Cole, B.A., Research Project Assistant
MARIST COLLEGE, Poughkeepsie, NY 2020
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
Rebecca Cole (she/her) is a full time research project assistant at UVM in psychiatry on the PET Study. She is preparing for doctoral programs in psychology with a trauma focus. She has experience with conducting qualitative and quantitative psychological research, as well as clinical experience with those with who struggle with addiction disorders, intimate partner violence, criminal justice involvement, and other vulnerable, marginalized, and traumatized populations.
For fun she loves to travel, spend time outdoors, meet up for chats with close friends, or create art such as embroidery, painting, and poetry.
Who We Are
Letizia Mosca, B.S., Research Assistant
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 2021
Bachelors of Science, Neuroscience
Letizia, or Lia for short, (she/her) is a part-time research assistant at UVM in psychiatry on the PET Study. She graduated from UVM in 2021 with a Bachelor of Sciences in Neuroscience. She aims to pursue a career in clinical psychology. She has research experience examining the role of flavor in the addiction potential of e-cigarettes. Out of the office, she loves to go on long walks with her dog and to enjoy a good book.
