Gretchen Clum

Gretchen Clum is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social, Behavioral, and Population Sciences at the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University. She also serves as Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Director of the DrPH Program, demonstrating strong leadership in academic administration and public health education.

Education:

• Post Doctorate, University of Missouri
• PhD, Psychology, University of Georgia
• MS, Psychology, University of Georgia
• MA, English, University of Tulsa
• BS, Psychology, Virginia Tech

Her research centers on the impact of stressful life events and trauma on mental health and health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations such as women who have experienced violence and HIV-positive adolescents. She aims to develop and test evidence-based behavioral interventions to reduce negative health consequences. Recently, she has expanded her focus to include social and behavioral determinants of nutrition and physical activity in women and adolescents, promoting holistic health and wellbeing.

While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, her research spans behavioral public health, psychology, and intervention science. Her work is supported by prestigious awards from NIH and NIMH, reflecting sustained scholarly productivity.

Scientific Awards:

• NIH Summer Fellowship Conduct of Behavioral Trials (2005)
• NIMH K-01 Mentored Career Award (2004 - present)
• NIH Loan Repayment Program (2003-2008)
• Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology Dissertation Grant (1999)
• American Psychological Association Travel Award (1998)
• Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award (1996)

Dr. Clum is actively involved in mentoring and academic training. She teaches SBPS 6510: Essential Issues in Maternal and Child Health, contributing to the education of future public health professionals. Her leadership roles suggest extensive involvement in curriculum development, student advising, and program administration. There is no mention of specific grants beyond award titles, but the NIMH K-01 and NIH Loan Repayment Program indicate prior grant funding and research support.

She is affiliated with research centers and initiatives within the School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, particularly in maternal and child health and behavioral interventions, though specific labs or research teams are not named in the text.