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Dr. Kristoffer S. Berlin is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis, specializing in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies. His research emphasizes cultural, family, and behavioral factors influencing health outcomes in pediatric chronic illnesses, particularly type 1 diabetes. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, an M.S. from the same institution, and a B.A. from the University of California-Santa Cruz. Dr. Berlin’s work prioritizes culturally humble interventions to reduce health disparities, integrating quantitative methodologies to improve regimen adherence and quality of life.
Education:
- Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- M.S., University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
- B.A., University of California-Santa Cruz
- Fellowship, Brown Medical School
Research Focus: Dr. Berlin’s research spans three core areas: developing culturally adapted interventions for type 1 diabetes families, examining stress models to enhance health-related quality of life, and advancing quantitative methods to refine clinical assessments. His recent work highlights the impact of diabetes-related microaggressions, provider identity concordance, and latent profile analysis in pediatric populations.
Publications: His articles emphasize equity-focused interventions, psychometric tool development, and behavioral economics in healthcare. Notable trends include exploring mechanisms linking microaggressions to clinical outcomes, evaluating culturally tailored mHealth programs, and analyzing latent profiles of neurocognitive functioning in chronic illnesses.
Advising & Future Work: Dr. Berlin will admit a doctoral student for Fall 2025. His lab focuses on translational research bridging quantitative rigor with community engagement to address healthcare inequities.
