Erin Dunn receives Breslau/Murphy Award
Professor of Sociology Erin Dunn received the 2026 Breslau/Murphy Award from the American Psychopathological Association (APPA) during their annual conference last week. Established in 2024, the Breslau/Murphy Award is given to a midcareer investigator who has made significant contributions to psychopathological research and to mentoring the next generation of scholars.
The Breslau/Murphy Award was established to honor two pioneering scientists, Naomi Breslau and Jane Murphy. Professor Naomi Breslau made significant contributions to the understanding of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Professor Jane Murphy dedicated her scholarship to the epidemiology of psychiatric disorders in community samples and to the role of culture and social class in the risk of psychopathology. Both were excellent scientists and outstanding mentors to trainees and early career investigators.
Established in 1910, the APPA is one of North America’s longest standing organizations focused on psychopathology research and the scientific investigation of disorders of human behavior. The organization sponsors a yearly conference to highlight advances in the field and foster discussion leading to the identification of future research priorities.