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Our mission is to advance #PublicHealth by improving #ExperimentalDesign and #DataAnalysis in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. @pennstatehhd

 University Park, PA
methodology.psu.edu
Joined June 2009
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Excellent #postdoc opportunity! @NIDAnews-funded T32 training program in #SubstanceUse #Prevention #Methodology. Review of applications starts Dec. 15. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/jBbx50LyNWW
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Become a postdoc in #PreventionScience at Penn State! NIH/@NIDAnews-funded T32 #postdoc training fellowships are available in #SubstanceUse #Prevention #Methodology. Info.: ow.ly/O4NB50GUGuJ Apply here: ow.ly/rQHK50GUEL8
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Susan Murphy lab@SusanMurphylab16 May 2021
Look out for the new paper by the SARA team: “Translating Strategies for Promoting Engagement in Mobile Health: A Proof-of-Concept Micro-Randomized Trial,” to appear in Health Psychology!
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Always feel inspired after seeing the accomplishments of the PAMT program postdocs and alumni. Proud to be a part of this group! @PRCPennState @OpenAcademics #AcademicTwitter
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Biobehavioral Health@PennStateBBH5 Apr 2021
Researchers at @PSUresearch , do you outsource blood sample analyses? The Biomarker Core Lab in @pennstatehhd now offers low-cost, on-site chemistry analysis. Please R/T and tag people who could use this service: ow.ly/JUb750EgYNc #HHDresearch #CoreFacilities
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“Prevention can keep bad things from happening in the first place.” Read how @PRCPennState's Janet Welsh is working to stop substance misuse before it starts. @PSUresearch @CCSA_PennState ow.ly/xMph50E9JK6
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Penn State Research@PSUresearch30 Mar 2021
Researchers in @pennstatehhd are addressing the genetic underpinnings of addiction, the effects of drug use on the brain, and three key areas of focus to address substance use: prevention, treatment and recovery. ow.ly/6wQD50E6yTA
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Penn State HDFS@pennstateHDFS8 Mar 2021
HDFS invites you to "A Conversation with Wes Moore" on Wednesday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom Webinar. Molly Countermine will be facilitating a discussion of his book, "The Other Wes Moore." ow.ly/7NPI50DPiqs @pennstatehhd @HHDStudentInfo
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How does Congress use academic research? Check out this article w/ @DMaxCrowley, @jtaybscott & the work of the @R2Policy. More ⬇️ bit.ly/3uI2GWt
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Penn State’s implementation of the @R2Policy collaboration improved the quality and amount of research evidence used by lawmakers in both major parties by bridging lawmakers and researchers. ow.ly/X2Mc50DD2wf
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Helping Congress get the most from research | Penn State University

Penn State researchers have demonstrated that providing lawmakers with research-based evidence can influence how lawmakers draft legislation, in a new study. The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative...

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Linda M. Collins@collins_most2 Feb 2021
So excited to be giving the Clinical Plenary Lecture at the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco virtual meeting! 2/26 at 3:15 pm EST. Title: Beyond intervention effectiveness: What we need to achieve greater public health impact. @OBBI_SIG @nyupublichealth
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New research from #CCSA advisory member DMaxCrowley, @LawrieCGreen, @jtaybscott & @ElizabethCLong about the need for more #federal #behavioralhealth #legislation, especially in light of #covid19. ⤵️ bit.ly/3nYSZ1u @pennstatehhd @SSRIPennState @PRCPennState
Despite advances, behavioral health legislation still lags behind | Penn State University

Despite advances, behavioral health legislation still lags behind | Penn State University

In a new study, Penn State researchers examined all federal behavioral health legislation over the last three decades and found that while federal mental and behavioral health policies have increased...

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David Conroy@conroylab13 Jan 2021
We are searching for a skilled research professional to coordinate a new clinical trial in Hershey PA psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en…
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Check out our new paper on how investment in childhood can prevent diseases of despair in adulthood led by the fantastic Dr. Jennifer Godwin! @NIDAnews @NICHD_NIH @NIMHgov pnas.org/content/117/50/3174…

The Fast Track intervention’s impact on behaviors of despair in adolescence and young adulthood |...

How to mitigate the dramatic increase in the number of self-inflicted deaths from suicide, alcohol-related liver disease, and drug overdose among y...

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Coming up this Thursday @ 3:30 p.m. ET! The public is invited to attend this free webinar, "Addressing Bullying and School Violence and Promoting School Connectedness" with @DrDotEspelage. She has been featured on @TODAYshow, @CNN, @Oprah & more. Details: ow.ly/3Lpo50C0S9v
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Linda M. Collins@collins_most22 Oct 2020
A challenge to behavioral scientists: Whenever you use the word optimize in your work (papers, proposals, funding announcements), explicitly define it. Readers need to know exactly what you mean. @OBBI_SIG @djvanness @kguastaferroPhD @JillianStray
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David Conroy@conroylab6 Oct 2020
Looking for a postdoc to dive deeply into just-in-time intervention development using digital tools to promote physical activity & fluid intake? Look no more! Two positions open with my group - see details at psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en…
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Penn State HHD@pennstatehhd5 Oct 2020
Congratulations to @conroylab and @NStreeps on their multi-year award from @NIDDKgov to study how wearable technology can encourage fluid intake and prevent kidney stones! ow.ly/OYJK50BGy7D
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Penn State HHD@pennstatehhd30 Sep 2020
New grant from @NSF to David Conroy and others will investigate how to use technology to motivate activity in older adults. #HHDresearch ow.ly/I7Ki50BB7rt @conroylab @slowalpaca @iSchoolUMD @Amanda_Lazar @HernisaKacorri @margaretdptphd
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