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Christine M Rini is a Professor in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University, affiliated with the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. She serves as Program Leader of Cancer Control and Survivorship at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Director of Research Translation for its Cancer Survivorship Institute, and Director of the Social Science and Health track in the Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program at Feinberg School of Medicine.
- Education: BA (1993), MA (1995), PhD (2001) from University of California, Los Angeles; Postdoctoral Fellowship at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2004).
Her research focuses on behavioral and psychosocial responses to cancer and chronic conditions, emphasizing:
- Interpersonal processes influencing patient decisions and outcomes
- Digital health interventions for cost-effectiveness and scalability
- Genomics and patient understanding of secondary findings
- Pain management via coping skills training (e.g., painTRAINER program)
- Peer support narratives for stem cell transplant patients
- Patient-centered outcomes and medication adherence
Recent publications highlight her work on digital interventions, genomic communication, and psychosocial oncology. Clinical trials include NIH-funded studies on AI medication arthralgia and stem cell transplant support.
- Scientific Awards:
- Fellow, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research (2018)
- Fellow, Society of Behavioral Medicine (2001-present)
She has led NIH HEAL Initiative grants, NCI R01 projects, and contributed to editorial boards of Annals of Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology. Her lab teams include the Health Sciences Integrated PhD Program and Lurie Cancer Center initiatives.
