Rachel Radin

Rachel Radin, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF's School of Medicine. As a licensed clinical psychologist, her research investigates the interplay between eating behaviors, stress reactivity, and metabolic health in adult populations. She develops mindfulness-based interventions targeting dysregulated eating and metabolic dysfunction.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Medical and Clinical Psychology, Uniformed Services University (2017)
• Clinical Internship in Pediatric Psychology, Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital (2016)
• M.A. in Psychology in Education, Columbia University (2009)
• B.A. in Psychology, George Washington University (2005)

Research Focus:
Dr. Radin's work centers on behavioral interventions for stress-related eating pathologies. She explores mechanisms linking psychological stress to metabolic dysregulation, with emphasis on digital mindfulness tools, workplace wellness, and populations with obesity. Her NIH-funded projects include a K23 career development award for optimizing integrative interventions for weight loss maintenance.

Publication Trends:
Her 15 most recent articles demonstrate consistent focus on mindfulness interventions, stress-eating pathways, and metabolic outcomes. Key themes include digital therapeutics for employee stress, maternal metabolic health, adolescent diabetes prevention, and clinical trials targeting reward-driven eating behaviors across diverse populations.

Awards & Honors:

• NIH Loan Repayment Program (2018-2021)
• Mind and Life Institute Travel Scholarship (2017)
• The Obesity Society Travel Grant (2014)
• Academy for Eating Disorders Fellowship (2011)

Grants & Leadership:
Principal Investigator on multiple NIH awards including K23AT011048 (2020-2025) developing interventions for overeating, and F32AT009649 (2017-2019) studying mindfulness impacts on stress-eating. Co-investigator on R01DK132870 examining workplace beverage policies. Affiliated with UCSF's Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center and Eating Disorders Program.