Catherine Riffin

Catherine Riffin, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her expertise spans developmental psychology with a focus on family dynamics in aging populations. She holds a Ph.D. and master's from Cornell University, and completed a prestigious T32 research fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine.

Her research examines how families manage chronic illnesses in older adults, emphasizing caregiver-patient communication and systemic healthcare interactions. Key areas include optimizing caregiver engagement with medical systems and understanding interpersonal factors affecting chronic disease outcomes.

• Education: Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology from Cornell University
• Fellowship: T32 in Geriatric Clinical Epidemiology at Yale School of Medicine

Dr. Riffin’s work bridges psychological theory and clinical practice, aiming to improve care coordination through family-centered approaches. While no specific grant details are provided, her research trajectory emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in aging-related health challenges.