Behavioral/public health talks scheduled in February

  • 03 Feb 2021
The Center for Behavioral Health Research Services (CBHRS)/ISER is currently recruiting for a behavioral health/public health research faculty member and will be hosting three candidates for public job talks over the next two weeks. Please click to join us on the following dates and times.
Wednesday, February 10 at 10 a.m.

Improving Health in Alaska’s Communities: Technologically- Mediated Solutions to Bolster Behavioral Health Support

Shannon Canfield Ph.D. in Social Work, University of Missouri, expected May 2021 Interest in health promotion and equity, health access, women's health, emphasizing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD)
Monday, February 15 at 10 a.m.

Using multilevel theory to design effective behavior change interventions; An explication of normative influences

Hagere Yilma Ph.D. in Social and Behavioral Sciences, George Washington University, expected July 2021 Interest in health communication, and multi-level influences of social and cultural norms on health behavior, including smoking and substance use
Wednesday, February 17 at 10 a.m.

Engaging Alaska Natives in Health and Wellbeing Research

Heather Gordon Ph.D. in Indigenous Studies, University of Fairbanks, 2019 Interest in indigenous culture and resilience as a preventative and protective factor, indigenous methodologies, community-based participatory research
Health