Jeanne Tschann

Jeanne Tschann is a faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her research focuses on behavioral and cultural factors influencing health outcomes in Mexican American families.

• Institution: University of California, San Francisco
• School: School of Medicine
• Department: Psychiatry

Research Interests:
Dr. Tschann investigates the interplay between parenting practices and health outcomes in children, particularly obesity, screen time management, and sleep patterns. Her work also extends to sexual health behaviors, HIV risk prevention, and cultural dynamics in low-income populations.

• Key Trends: Childhood obesity prevention, screen-related parenting practices, circadian rhythm analysis, and psychosocial factors in health.

Grants:
She has served as Principal Investigator for NIH-funded grants including R01HL084404 (2007-2013) on parental influences in obesity and R01AI049146 (2002-2008) on sexual health and condom use. Her publications span over 25 years with 200+ citations, focusing on pediatric, psychological, and public health disciplines.

Collaborations:
Dr. Tschann frequently collaborates with researchers like Suzanna Martinez, Laura Pasch, and Carlos Penilla at UCSF. Her work bridges behavioral sciences, pediatrics, and health disparities research.