SIG Officers

​Dr. Jasper S. Lee is a Member of the Faculty at Harvard Medical School and a Staff Psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Lee’s research examines the effects of psychosocial and structural syndemic problems on infectious disease (e.g., HIV and TB) treatment and prevention outcomes and global health. Clinically, his interests are in treating patients with chronic illness, injury, and disease, as well as the psychological sequelae of health conditions.

Jacklyn is a Staff Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School. Her area of research is on developing, testing, and disseminating mindfulness-based, multi-modal interventions for medical populations with specializations in HIV, aging, cardiovascular, and substance use outcomes. She is currently supported for a K23 Career Development Award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Dr. Foley’s current research projects focus on mindfulness and behavior change strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease risk and improve health-related quality of life among older people with HIV; and improving and expanding HIV prevention services for people with basic living, substance use, and mental health needs. Dr. Foley also has interests in expanding her work to reduce symptom and associated burden for people with cancer and gastro-intestinal disease.

Lauren Bernier (she/her) is a third-year Clinical Psychology doctoral candidate at Boston University, where she contributes to research in the Addictive Behaviors Lab. Her research and clinical interests are in adjusting and coping with chronic illness and related health challenges, including in the context of HIV, chronic pain, and/or substance use. Lauren is also interested in psychosocial interventions aimed at optimizing sexual and reproductive health among people navigating health events or chronic illness. 

Madison Fertig (she/her) is currently a third-year Clinical Psychology doctoral student at Boston University in the Sexual, Reproductive, and Mental Health Disparities Program. Her research and clinical interests are in optimizing sexual and reproductive care, health-promoting behaviors, and overall healthcare engagement among women living with chronic illness. She is particularly interested in developing and implementing interventions that enhance access to quality healthcare and promote equitable health outcomes for women in both domestic and global settings.