Dr. David Houghton
Co-Director and Co-Investigator
Dr. Houghton is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UTMB. His research focuses on the causes of and treatments for impulsive/compulsive behavior disorders, which specific interest in understanding neurobehavioral phenotypes and developing targeted therapeutics. His diverse clinical expertise as a clinical psychologist includes specialization in cognitive behavior therapy, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, impulsive behaviors, and behavioral medicine.