Katryna Starks

Katryna Starks is a Research Fellow at the University of Illinois, affiliated with the Informatics Programs. Her work bridges game studies, health informatics, and educational design through innovative applications of serious games.

• University: University of Illinois
• Role: Research Fellow
• Department: Informatics Programs

Starks specializes in serious games for health promotion, cognitive behavioral therapy applications, and interactive narrative design. Her research explores how games can improve clinical reasoning, foster identity development, and enhance educational outcomes.

Recent publications include 2024's Playful PHI (CBGD for public health) and 2023's Ludonarrative Conversion Guidelines. Her work spans themes like therapeutic writing, dietetic education, and gender representation in gaming.