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Brian Distelberg, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Behavioral Health at Loma Linda University and serves as Director of Research at Loma Linda University Health Behavioral Medical Center. His academic appointments include teaching graduate courses in quantitative methods and supervising dissertation research.
Educational background:
- PhD, Michigan State University (2009)
- MA, Western Michigan University (2005)
- BS, Grand Valley State University (2002)
Dr. Distelberg's research examines family systems approaches to pediatric chronic illness management, resilience in vulnerable populations, and public health interventions. His work integrates quantitative methodologies with community-based participatory research, focusing on healthcare access disparities and family-centered care models across diverse populations.
His recent publications demonstrate strong thematic focus on healthcare system interventions, with 64 scholarly works spanning family therapy outcomes, COVID-19 response, and health behavior measurement. Research consistently employs mixed-methods approaches and emphasizes practical applications in clinical and community settings.
Major research grants include:
- Federal: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Understanding Impact of RAD on Children in HUD Households, 2020-2024)
- State: Mental Health Services Oversight Commission (EmPATH Units Implementation, 2023-2025)
- Foundation: Inland Empire Economic Partnership (LAUNCH Initiative Evaluation, 2017-2019)
- Clinical: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (HIV Prevention Navigation, 2023-2028)
He directs research operations at the Behavioral Medical Center, leading interdisciplinary teams focused on family resilience measurement and community health interventions. Current projects include developing evidence-based protocols for integrated behavioral health in pediatric chronic illness management.
