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Maria M. Galano

Assistant Professor · College of Natural Sciences · University of Massachusetts--Amherst

Quick answer: Maria M. Galano is Assistant Professor at University of Massachusetts--Amherst. Maria M. Galano shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.

⭐ I will be reviewing applications for Fall 2023 admission to the Clinical Program. For more information about my ongoing research projects and community engagement, please visit the ViTAL Lab website. I will also be participating in two open houses for interested students on October 17th and 18th. This is an opportunity to learn more about the program, my research, and ask specific questions. For m

Research interests

My research integrates culture, development, and mental health to investigate the effects of early-life exposure to interpersonal violence in diverse populations. Within this program of research, I examine how family processes and the broader social environment differentiate individual pathways to psychopathology and resilient outcomes following violence exposure. I am especially interested in understanding how structural inequities (e.g., uneven access to resources, experiences of discrimination) help explain the emergence of ethnic and racial disparities in the effects of early-life violence. The ultimate goal of this work is to enhance the effectiveness of community-based programs designed to ameliorate the effects of early-life exposure and prevent future violence involvement.

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Is Maria M. Galano hiring PhD students at University of Massachusetts--Amherst?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Maria M. Galano's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I will be reviewing applications for Fall 2023 admission to the Clinical Program. For more information about my ongoing research projects and community engagement, please visit the ViTAL Lab website. .
What does Maria M. Galano research?
My research integrates culture, development, and mental health to investigate the effects of early-life exposure to interpersonal violence in diverse populations. Within this program of research, I examine how family processes and the broader social environment differentiate individual pathways to p

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