Jordan Edwards

• University of Wisconsin – Madison – BS, Psychology
• University of Wisconsin – Madison – BS, Neurobiology
• University of Wisconsin – Madison – Leadership Certificate

Bio

Jordan Edwards, BS (he/him/his) joined DFMCH in 2024. Edwards received his BS in neurobiology and psychology with a certificate in leadership from UW-Madison in 2024. He holds a passion for topics at the intersection of the psychological and neurobiological approaches to the brain, including subjects related to substance use disorders, psychedelic compounds, trauma, and epigenetics. His research experience has centered around health implementation and explorations of psilocybin for substance use disorders.

Publications and Presentations

• Wood, N, Edwards, J, Horton, D, Leinweber, D. Risk Factors and Windows for Opioid Prevention in Trauma –Intervening for Misuse Adaptively (OPTIMA). Poster presented at: Addiction Health Services Research Conference; October 16-18, 2024; San Francisco, CA.

Awards and Honors

• Clinton Global Initiative Leadership Grant
• University of Wisconsin Bryan’s Aspiring Psychology Student Award
• University of Wisconsin Psychology Undergraduate Community Impact Award