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Jonathan B. Bricker, PhD, is a Professor at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center within the Public Health Sciences Division and the Cancer Prevention Program. He is also an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.
Education:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology from University of Washington, 2003
- MS in Clinical Psychology from University of Washington, 1999
- BA in Psychology and English from University of California, 1997
Dr. Bricker specializes in developing innovative behavioral interventions using high-reach technologies such as chatbots, smartphone apps, websites, and telehealth. His research focuses on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages acceptance of urges (e.g., smoking cravings or weight-loss barriers) rather than suppression. Clinical trials have demonstrated ACT’s efficacy, with outcomes surpassing traditional cognitive behavioral therapy. He envisions expanding ACT’s applications to address alcohol abuse, obesity, and other behaviors linked to cancer and chronic disease risks.
Dr. Bricker’s work is supported by over $35 million in NIH funding, including grants for projects like:
- iCanQuit app trials for Hispanic adults
- AI chatbots for Indigenous communities
- Telehealth coaching for weight loss
- Conversational agents for smoking cessation
Affiliated Labs & Teams:
- Health and Behavioral Innovations in Technology (HABIT) Group
