Lisa M Shank

Lisa M Shank, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD. She holds multiple graduate degrees from USU and conducts research in behavioral health and metabolic science.

Education:

• PhD in Medical Psychology, USU (2019)
• Master of Public Health, USU (2017)
• MS in Medical and Clinical Psychology, USU (2015)
• MS in Psychology, Drexel University (2013)
• BS in Management Science, MIT (2008)

Research Focus: Dr. Shank investigates the intersection of psychological stress, eating patterns, weight regulation, and cardiometabolic outcomes. Her work bridges clinical psychology with public health to understand behavioral drivers of chronic diseases. Primary research domains include stress-induced eating behaviors, obesity mechanisms, and preventive health interventions.