Gregory M. Fosco

Gregory M. Fosco is a Professor of Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University and an Edna Bennett Pierce Faculty Fellow in Prevention Research. His research focuses on family systems influencing adolescent development, particularly substance use, emotional distress, and well-being. He leads the Family P.O.W.E.R. Lab, exploring family dynamics through daily diary studies (e.g., FLOW Study) and long-term analyses of interventions like PROSPER. He has held roles such as Interim Director of the Prevention Research Center and the Karl R. and Diane Wendle Fink Early Career Professorship.

• Education: Ph.D. Clinical Psychology (Marquette University), M.S. Child Development (UC Davis), B.S. Psychology (UC Davis)
• Research Highlights: Family Check-Up interventions, interparental conflict impacts, and translational research to real-world settings

His work emphasizes mechanisms of change in preventive programs and intergenerational effects. Awards include fellowships and leadership roles in prevention science. Current projects include the PROSPER 2nd Generation study examining long-term intervention impacts across generations.