Sebastian Preilipper is a Research Assistant for the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). He received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, and Master of Professional Studies in Clinical Psychological Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.

His research interests focus on transdiagnostic factors in adult psychopathology, with an emphasis on understanding shared mechanisms that underlie anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. Sebastian plans to apply to Ph.D. programs in Clinical Psychology for the 2027 cycle, with the goal of contributing to evidence-based clinical practice and conducting research that advances mental health care.