Jeffrey S. Gonzalez

Jeffrey S. Gonzalez, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) and the Department of Epidemiology & Population Health (Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also serves as Director of the New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translational Research. His research focuses on improving treatment adherence and self-management strategies for individuals with chronic illnesses, particularly diabetes, while exploring linkages between depression, illness-related distress, and health outcomes. Dr. Gonzalez’s work emphasizes translating evidence-based interventions into clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes.

His professional interests span behavioral and implementation science, with a strong emphasis on addressing barriers to effective chronic disease management. The New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translational Research, under his leadership, aims to bridge research and clinical care to combat diabetes-related challenges. While no specific grants, awards, or student advisement details are explicitly listed, his contributions to diabetes translational research and interdisciplinary collaboration are central to his academic profile.