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Darren Bernal Ph.D.

(2024-2025)

HBCU Translational Science Fellow / Fellow

Darren Bernal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Howard University. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Miami and master’s degree from the Catholic University of America. A recipient of four teaching awards, Dr. Bernal teaches courses focusing on sociocultural factors that affect psychological and social functioning. His research focuses on the measurement and function of socioeconomic status in mental health disparities, social inequity, and psychological well-being.