Viktor Clark

Research Interests: Cancer prevention, screening and detection; accessible health technology (electronic Health Records, smartphones, wearable technologies); Sexual and gender minority health; Minority strengths

Currently, I am a first year post-doctoral studen at the University of Rochester, having succesfully defended my doctoral dissertation "Q Voices" in the Social Behavioral Sciences Program at Virginia Commonwealth University.

My areas of interest/expertise are prevention, screening, and detection of cancer; health technology specifically the utilization of EHRs and smartphones in improving cancer outcomes; the impacts of minority strengths and minority stressors faced by LGBT folk and people of color on health; and the effects of substance use and mental health on health outcomes.

Prior to beginning my doctorate, I was a substance use counselor in both an outpatient medication-assisted treatment center and an in-patient rehabilitation center. I completed a practicum in a private practice with focus on CBT, ACT, and exposure therapy. As well as worked as a case-manager in a spectrum of psychiatric settings.

My current goals are to achieve licensure  and practice within both the private and non-profit sectors. Teach as an adjunct faculty within a social science department. As well as consult on health technology innovations impacting the cancer control continuum.

Education:

• BA, Psychology & Sociology, Concentrations in Human Services & Development, University of Maryland, Baltimore County. 2009.

• MS, Applied Psychology, Counseling. University of Baltimore. 2018.

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

• Clark, V., Ming, H., Kim, S.J. Location, age, and race matter: A Path model of emotional distress in America during COVID-19. (2022). PLoS Global Public Health, Under Review.  

• Clark, V., Kim, S.J. Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and mhealth interventions among men who have sex with men: A Scoping review. (2021). Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(8): e 27751. https://doi.org/10.2196/27751

• Nowack, V., Donahue, J.J. Outcomes associated with employee and organizational LGBT value discrepancies. (2020).  Journal of Psychology and Sexuality, 11(1-2): 32-44. https://doi.org/10.1080/19419899.2019.1673466

Non-Peer Reviewed Publications:

Clark, V., Eaton, L., Bauermeister, J., Millar, B. A priority for today to empower

tomorrow: A student perspective on LGBTQ resources and mentorship in the

academy. (2022). Outlook.

Presentations:

• Lefeavers, S., Clark V., Russo, J., Guidry, J., Carlyle, K. (April 2022). Depression, internal health locus of control, and IPV. [Poster presentation] In: Women’s Health Research Day, Virginia Commonwealth University: Richmond, Virginia.

• Russo, J., Clark V., Lefeavers, S., Guidry, J., Carlyle, K. (April 2022). Locus of control and family support–Key factors for predicting the patient-provider relationship. [Poster presentation] In: Women’s Health Research Day, Virginia Commonwealth University: Richmond, Virginia.

•  Clark, V., Eaton, L., Watson, R. (April 2022). Outness as a moderator for the mediation between resilience, medical trust, and HIV testing stigma. [Live Research Spotlight] In: The Society of Behavioral Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions: Baltimore, Maryland.

•  Clark, V. Ming, H., Kim, S. (April 2022). Location and race matters: Effects of living in rural America on emotional distress during COVID-19 for people of color. [Paper Presentation] In: The Society of Behavioral Medicine 2022 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions: Baltimore, Maryland.

•  Clark V., Ming, H., & Kim, S. (April 2021). The Two-Sided Pandemic: Racial Disparities in the Impact of COVID-19 on Emotional Well-Being, [Research Talk] In: The Society of Behavioral Medicine 2021 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions: Virtual. (Meritorious Abstract Award).

•  Clark, V. & Kim, S. (April 2021). Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) among Men Who

• Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review. [Research Spotlight] In: The Society of Behavioral Medicine 2021 Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions: Virtual.

•  Donahue, J.J., Ismailova, D., Callahan, K., King, C.,... Nowack V. (March 2020). Risky Sexual

• Behaviors and Psychologic al Flexibility Processes in a Community Sample. [Paper Presentation] In: The Annual Convention of the Eastern  Psychological Association, Boston, MA

•  Nowack, V., & Donahue, J.J. (June 2018). Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in the

• Workplace: Outcomes Associated with Employee and Organizational Value Discrepancies. [Poster Presentation] In: The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Pre-Conference to the International Congress of Applied Psychology

•  Nowack, V., & Donahue, J. J. (April 2017). Spirituality and Cognitive Fusion in Relation to Anxiety and Depression: When is Spirituality Not Protective? [Poster Presentation] In: The Association of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy Annual Convention. San Diego, CA 

Awards:

• Phi Kappa Phi Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Award, Nominee. (2022). $250, Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, Virginia.

•  Graduate Travel Award. (2022). $1000, Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, Virginia.

•  Turner Research and Travel Awards. (2017). $1347, University of Baltimore. Baltimore, Maryland.

Honor Societies:

• Golden Key International Honour Society. (2022). Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, Virginia.

• The Scientific Research Honor Society of Sigma Xi. (2022). Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, Virginia.

• The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. (2021). Virginia Commonwealth University. Richmond, Virginia.

•  Psi Chi National Honor Society. (2017). University of Baltimore. Baltimore, Maryland.