معرفی
Lisa Rubin is the Interim Executive Dean of The New School's Schools of Public Engagement and a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychology. She holds a PhD from Arizona State University (2005). Her research focuses on gender and health, body image, psycho-oncology, and reproductive technologies, emphasizing qualitative methodologies. She has advised multiple students, including Genoff Garzon, Leve, and Mazza. Her work explores topics like premenstrual distress, pelvic exam experiences among low-income women, and ethical dimensions of genetic testing. Rubin teaches courses such as Independent Study and Senior Work Project, contributing to both academic leadership and clinical psychology education.
Education:
- PhD in Psychology, Arizona State University, 2005
Research Interests: Rubin’s research bridges psychological and sociological perspectives on health disparities, reproductive justice, and feminist identity. She investigates how marginalized groups navigate healthcare systems, particularly in contexts involving genetic testing, oncology, and body image. Her qualitative work highlights lived experiences of patients undergoing medical procedures like breast reconstruction and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD).
Grants & Advising: Rubin has supervised student researchers (e.g., Genoff Garzon, Fuller) and contributed to grants addressing topics like BRCA mutation carriers' reproductive choices and LGBTQ+ health. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates clinical, ethical, and community-focused frameworks.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in medical ethics, oncology psychology, and reproductive health advocacy, though specific lab affiliations are not explicitly noted.
