Jennifer Siciliani

Jennifer Siciliani is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), with a research focus on human sexuality, psychoneuroendocrinology, and behavioral medicine. She has presented her work at conferences such as the Society for Behavioral Medicine and the American Psychological Society.

• Education:
  • PhD in Experimental Psychology (Psychoneuroendocrinology), University of Tennessee–Knoxville
  • MA in Human Neuropsychology, University of Northern Colorado
  • BA in Psychology, University of Southern Maine

Her research explores the intersection of stress, sexual activity, and immune function, including studies on secretory IgA, salivary cortisol, and the 'tend and befriend' hypothesis. She also investigates body image distortions, pharmacology of behavior, gender issues, and intersex conditions, alongside advising on undergraduate and graduate school applications.

Notable awards include the Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award and multiple Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville and UMSL. Her publications and media features highlight her contributions to understanding how interpersonal and physiological factors influence health outcomes.