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Cynthia Berg, Professor of Psychology at the University of Utah, is renowned for her research on how social relationships influence chronic illness management, particularly diabetes. As former Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science (CSBS) (2013-2022), she spearheaded program expansions in criminology and geographic information science, driving a 36% increase in undergraduate majors.
- PhD in Developmental Psychology, Yale University (1987)
- NIH-funded research on family dynamics in diabetes management
- Led $14M+ in extramural grants as PI
- Over 200 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals
Research Focus: Berg’s work applies a life-span developmental framework to examine how family, peers, and romantic partners shape diabetes outcomes. Her studies highlight the collaborative nature of stress coping, emphasizing social context as foundational for health. Recent articles explore CGM data-sharing interventions, dyadic coping patterns, and social support typologies, with implications for behavioral and technological diabetes solutions.
Scientific Recognition: Recognized as a Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine and 2024 Rosenblatt Prize recipient, her contributions span mentorship (guiding NIH-funded mentees), junior faculty programs, and institutional growth. Her work remains transformative in understanding how social systems modulate chronic illness trajectories.
