Anne Stevenson, MSc
About Anne Stevenson, MSc
Anne Stevenson, MSc, is an Associated Scientist at the Broad Institute and serves as Program Director for the Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations-Psychosis Study at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With a background in global psychiatry and health policy, she has extensive experience in managing large-scale research projects and securing significant funding.
Work at Broad Institute
Anne Stevenson has served as an Associated Scientist at Broad Institute since 2015. In this role, she contributes to research initiatives and collaborates with various teams to advance scientific understanding. Her work involves overseeing complex projects and engaging with a network of researchers to facilitate innovative studies.
Current Role at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Since 2017, Anne Stevenson has been the Program Director for the Neuropsychiatric Genetics of African Populations-Psychosis Study (NeuroGAP-P) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She oversees a $25 million project that focuses on the genetics of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder across multiple African countries. Her responsibilities include managing protocol approvals and modifications from over 12 Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and leading collaboration efforts involving eight principal investigators.
Previous Experience at Massachusetts General Hospital
Anne Stevenson worked at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2013 to 2017. Initially, she served as Project Manager at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard for one year. She then transitioned to the role of Program Director in the Division of Global Psychiatry, where she worked for three years. Her experience at this institution contributed to her expertise in global mental health initiatives.
Educational Background
Anne Stevenson holds a Master of Science degree in Health Policy, Planning and Financing from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, which she completed in 2007. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies from Bowdoin College, graduating in 2001. Her educational background supports her work in public health and global psychiatry.
Funding and Project Management
Throughout her career, Anne Stevenson has successfully secured over $15 million in funding through National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) U01 and R01 awards. In her current role, she leads the execution and procurement of vendor contracts totaling $1.2 million. Her project management skills are evident in her ability to oversee large-scale research initiatives and collaborate with multiple stakeholders.