Christine Guardino

Christine Guardino is an Assistant Professor of Social and Health Psychology at Stony Brook University's Department of Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (2014). Her research focuses on biopsychosocial processes underlying racial disparities in maternal and child health, with a focus on chronic stress and resilience.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles (2014)

Research Interests:

Guardino examines physiological and behavioral pathways of chronic stress affecting marginalized populations, particularly during reproductive years. Her work highlights how stress biomarkers (e.g., HPA axis dysregulation) and resilience resources influence maternal/child outcomes. She employs longitudinal data from studies like the Community Child Health Network (CCHN).

Key Projects:

• Preconception and Prenatal Stress: Pathways to Child Biology and Behavior (NIH-funded)