Gloria T. Han, PhD is a clinical psychologist and researcher investigating wellbeing through a biopsychosocial lens in complex clinical conditions, including autism and chronic pain. In this work, she is particularly interested in leveraging advanced quantitative methods to capture heterogeneity, causality, and complexity (e.g., moderation analysis, longitudinal data analysis, and machine learning) to understand “what works for whom” and to facilitate personalized intervention.
Dr. Han’s research interests began to take shape during her undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis where she double majored in Mathematics and Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology. She worked at a residential camp serving individuals with developmental disabilities, an experience that showcased the unique strengths, abilities, and needs of neurodivergent individuals and their families. Determined to apply her academic interests in ways that could improve the lives of this vulnerable population, she pursued a PhD in Clinical Psychological Science with a focus in quantitative methods and statistics at Vanderbilt University, followed by a residency in Clinical Child Psychology at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, and a two-year Hilibrand Postdoctoral Fellowship in Autism Research at the Yale Child Study Center. Currently, she is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology (Division of Pain Medicine) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and resides in Nashville, TN.
Dr. Han is a first-generation Taiwanese American born in Washington and raised in southwest Michigan who has since lived in the Southeast and Northeast. In both her research and clinical practice, she is committed to acknowledging the role of culture and context in shaping brain, behavior, and wellbeing. Awareness of intersections and interconnections guides her work. If you are interested in collaborating, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Gloria T. Han, PhD 