Alicia S Kunin-Batson

Alicia S Kunin-Batson is an Associate Professor in Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota. She holds affiliations with the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain, the Center for Women in Medicine and Science, and the Healthy Weight Research Center.

Her research focuses on child health outcomes, obesity interventions, and health equity. Key projects include evaluating cash transfer programs for maternal and child health, analyzing structural racism's impact on well-being, and studying phentermine/topiramate efficacy in adolescent obesity treatment.

Recent publications highlight trends in pediatric behavioral neuroscience, public health interventions, and social determinants of health. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in Quality of Life and Child Development domains.