Prevention and intervention science

A multi-disciplinary approach to developing, testing, and disseminating evidence-based strategies and programs that improve the health and wellbeing of diverse individuals, families, and communities.

Ronald Asiimwe, PhD Ronald Asiimwe, PhD

Assistant Professor, Couple & Family Therapy Specialization
asiim004@umn.edu

Dr. A grew up in Uganda, Africa and moved to the US in 2016 to study Couple and Family Therapy (CFT). He has research and clinical experience practicing in both the U.S. and in his home country of Uganda.

Michael Curtis Michael Curtis

Assistant Professor
He/him/his
curtism@umn.edu

Dr. Curtis joins the University of Minnesota following the completion of postdoctoral research fellowship appointments at Emory University and Northwestern University.

Chansophal Mak Chansophal Mak

Post-Doctoral Associate
She/Her/Hers
cmak@umn.edu

Chansophal Mak (Sophal) is originally from Cambodia. She received her PhD in Human Development and Family Science with emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Georgia in Spring 2023.

Christopher Mehus Christopher Mehus

Research Associate Professor
651-785-3660
cjmehus@umn.edu

I am a Prevention Scientist with a background in family science, family therapy, parenting interventions, primary care research, and psychological trauma.

Timothy Piehler Timothy Piehler

Associate Professor, Distinguished University Teaching Professor
he/him/his
612-301-1484
tpiehler@umn.edu

My program of research is focused on developing and evaluating preventive interventions in the areas of youth mental health and substance use.

Lindsey Weiler Lindsey Weiler

Associate Professor
she/her/hers
612-301-9345
lmweiler@umn.edu

Advising statement Dr. Weiler's research focuses on developing and testing interventions for children and adolescents. The goal of this research is to identify effective strategies for fostering positive development and healthy functioning.

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