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Ali Weinstein, Global and Community Health professor and senior scholar in the Center for Advancement of Well-Being, has been elected as a Fellow in the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research. She was selected for her outstanding contributions in the field of behavioral health research, which includes her specialized expertise in chronic illness and mental health. Weinstein has been recognized by various other public health associations, including the Society for Health Psychology for her expertise.
“Behavior is a key determinant of health,” Weinstein said about the importance of behavioral medicine. “The insights gained in behavioral medicine provide insight for public health interventions. Many interventions like smoking cessation and stress management programs are rooted in behavioral medicine and then implemented through public health initiatives.”
Weinstein studies fatigue across various chronic illnesses such as liver disease and cancer. Currently, she is conducting research on breast cancer survivors and their lived experiences with fatigue following treatment and remission. She has extensive experience conducting human biobehavioral experiments in the laboratory and field, conducts survey research, as well as a small research portfolio of qualitative research.
She was recognized as the 2023 Society for Health Psychology (SfHP) (Division 38 of the American Psychological Association (APA)) Volunteer of the Year. In 2024, she was elected to the executive committee of the SfHP.
The Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research was established to connect like-minded scholars and researchers in the interdisciplinary field of behavioral medicine. Weinstein will be presenting her research on fatigue in June at an Academy conference.