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Bradley M. Appelhans is a Professor in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at Rush Medical College (Rush University). His academic roles include Director of the Section of Clinical Preventive Medicine and membership in the Division of Behavioral Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Arizona, with additional training through fellowships at Northwestern University, Rush University Medical Center, and the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Clinical Psychology. His clinical expertise focuses on health psychology, obesity, and weight management.
Research interests span behavioral interventions for obesity, cardiometabolic health, and the impact of socioeconomic factors on health outcomes. He has led studies on pediatric weight management in low-income families, the effects of the pandemic on health behaviors, and the role of neighborhood environments in chronic disease. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles highlight his work in journals like Pediatrics, American Journal of Preventive Medicine, and BMC Public Health.
Appelhans’ research emphasizes translational approaches, including randomized controlled trials and longitudinal cohort studies (e.g., Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation). His work bridges clinical practice and public health, addressing disparities through community-based interventions. Notable contributions include exploring how stress, poverty, and environmental factors influence health behaviors and cardiometabolic risk.
He is affiliated with the Rush Prevention Center and has served as principal investigator on grants focusing on obesity treatment efficacy, circadian rhythms, and lifestyle interventions. His team collaborates with diverse institutions to advance preventive medicine strategies for underserved populations.
