Joseph J Palamar

Assistant Professor (Research) at New York University, Adjunct Professor at New York University

Greater New York City Area

Higher Education

New York University - New York, NY since May 2010
Assistant Professor (Research)
New York University since Sep 2009
Adjunct Professor
John Jay College Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
Adjunct Professor
New York University Sep 2008 - May 2010
Teaching Assistant
New York University Jan 2004 - May 2010
Research Scientist

New York University 2006 - 2010
PhD, Public Health New York University 2003 - 2006
MPH, Public Health New York University 2000 - 2003
MA, Educational Psychology City University of New York-John Jay College of Criminal Justice 1998 - 2000
BA, Forensic Psychology Nassau Community College 1995 - 1998
AS, Criminal Justice

Research Interests: determinants and psychosocial predictors of illicit drug use including gender, race/ethnicity, perceived stigma, stigmatization, exposure and religiosity. Epidemiology of drug use and risky sexual behavior in urban neighborhoods. Predictors of club drug use: ecstasy, ketamine, GHB, methamphetamine, powder cocaine; predictors of use of marijuana, ephedrine, and nonmedical use of prescription opioids and amphetamine. Survey design and methodology, logistic regression modeling, factor analysis.

NIH Student Loan Repayment Award (NCMHD), 2013-2014 NIH Student Loan Repayment Award (NCMHD), 2011-2013 The Outstanding Dissertation Award, May 2010. Awarded top dissertation at 13th Annual NYU Steinhardt Doctoral Convocation. Banner Bearer at the 13th Annual NYU Steinhardt Doctoral Convocation, May 2010. Honored for outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to the NYU community. Dean’s Grant for Student Research, 2008, New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, pilot study funded: The Stigma of Illicit Drug Use among Adults. PHANYC 2006 Goldmann Student Merit Award: First place paper: “Club Drug Use by MSM in New York City: Public Health Implications.” Nassau County JFK Memorial Scholarship: Nassau Community College, 1998

HIV Pre- and Post-Test Counselor, Cicatelli Associates Inc.
Venipuncture, vital signs and EKG, VA NY
SCID Diagnostic Interviewing, NYU
Personal Fitness Trainer, AFAA