Meghan L. Butryn

Meghan L. Butryn is a Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Drexel University, where she also serves as Associate Department Head and Director of Research at the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center). A licensed clinical psychologist, she completed her PhD at Drexel University (2006) and undergraduate studies at Cornell University (2001).

• Education
  • Cornell University, BS with Honors and Distinction in Human Development (2001)
  • Drexel University, PhD in Clinical Psychology (2006)

Her research focuses on behavioral weight management, physical activity promotion, and cancer prevention through lifestyle modification. She develops evidence-based interventions for obesity treatment, including novel patient navigator programs and technology-integrated solutions. Recent work explores digital self-monitoring systems and behavioral strategies for cancer survivors.

Key trends in her publications include technology-assisted behavioral interventions, data-driven adherence monitoring, and social accountability mechanisms in obesity and cancer prevention. Her studies often employ randomized controlled trial designs and explore scalable intervention models using mobile health tools.

• Scientific Awards
  • Provost’s Award for Mid-Career Scholarly Achievement

As a principal investigator on 18 NIH-funded trials, Dr. Butryn advances behavioral science applications to reduce chronic disease risks. She also leads the faculty/first-year-undergraduate mentorship program at Drexel, emphasizing early academic engagement.