معرفی
Anthony Cifre is a Postgraduate Associate and Predoctoral Pediatric Psychology Fellow at the Yale Child Study Center, part of Yale School of Medicine. He is completing his PhD in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Houston. His clinical work focuses on psychosocial adjustment to chronic illnesses (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea, cancer) and disruptive behaviors in preschoolers, with training at Texas Children’s Hospital and the Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston. His research examines sleep health disparities among marginalized populations, including foster care youth and gender/sexual minorities.
Education:
- PhD Candidate, Clinical Psychology, University of Houston (2025)
- MA, Clinical Psychology, University of Houston (2023)
- MS, Exercise Science (Sport Psychology), Southern Connecticut State University (2020)
- BS, Sport and Exercise Psychology, West Virginia University (2014)
Research Interests: Dr. Cifre’s work bridges behavioral medicine and pediatrics, emphasizing sleep interventions for vulnerable populations. His studies explore how sleep health intersects with chronic illness management, foster care systems, and trauma-informed care. Recent projects include randomized controlled trials on weighted blankets for maltreated children and behavioral sleep interventions for youth in foster care.
Grants and Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed. Clinical training includes pediatric oncology, preschool behavioral programs, and sleep disorder clinics.
Labs and Collaborations: Trained at Texas Children’s Hospital (pediatric oncology), Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston, and currently affiliated with the Yale Child Study Center.
