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Samantha Hahn serves as Assistant Professor at Central Michigan University's College of Medicine, where she leads research on eating disorders and weight-related behaviors in adolescent and emerging adult populations. Her work examines critical risk factors including weight stigma, self-monitoring practices, and perception through rigorous epidemiological methods.
Dr. Hahn's educational background includes:
- PhD, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- MPH, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- BS, Michigan State University
Her research program investigates how public health and clinical practices influence problematic eating behaviors, with recent focus on digital self-monitoring tools, social media impacts, and family communication patterns. This work consistently addresses health disparities across rural, disabled, and ethnically diverse populations to develop equitable interventions.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on longitudinal methodologies (40%), mixed-methods approaches (25%), and digital health applications (20%), with growing attention to theoretical model development in eating disorder etiology.
Scientific recognition includes:
- 2024 Provost’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity
- Induction into Eating Disorder Research Society
- 2022 Huddleson Award finalist
- Best Poster Award at Weight Stigma Conference
Dr. Hahn maintains active advising relationships through her publications with emerging scholars, though specific student counts aren't publicly documented. Her research receives support from multiple institutional awards and professional recognitions that validate her contributions to eating disorder epidemiology and public health nutrition. Current collaborations extend primarily through University of Michigan networks while she builds her independent research program at Central Michigan University.
Professional engagement spans key organizations including Academy for Eating Disorders, Eating Disorder Research Society, and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, positioning her work at the intersection of clinical practice and population health research.
