Rena R Wing

Rena R Wing is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, specializing in behavioral treatment of obesity and its intersection with type II diabetes. She has led landmark trials such as the Diabetes Prevention Program and chairs the Look AHEAD study on long-term cardiovascular impacts of weight loss.

• Key research areas: obesity, weight loss, behavioral interventions, diabetes, health psychology
• Director of multiple NIH/NIDDK-funded trials including the National Weight Control Registry
• Focus on dissemination strategies via internet-based platforms and prevention during critical life transitions

Scientific Awards:

• TOPS Award for Outstanding Achievement, NAASO (2001)
• NIDDK Council Member (1999)