Jennifer M. Barton

Jennifer M. Barton is an Assistant Research Professor (mapped to Researcher per academic rank guidelines) at The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Center for Childhood Obesity Research. Her work spans multiple domains within prevention science, focusing on foundational developmental processes, family dynamics, and nutritional factors affecting children. She contributes to innovative intervention development, implementation of evidence-based programs, and policy engagement. Her research intersects with cross-disciplinary priorities like human flourishing and training prevention scientists.

• Contact: jvb6891@psu.edu
• Location: 129 Noll Laboratory, University Park, PA 16802

As part of Penn State's Prevention Research Center, she engages in translational research bridging scientific discovery with real-world applications. Her work emphasizes bio-behavioral health, program implementation, and public policy impact through a prevention science lens.