Dr. Beth Bock

Biography

Beth C. Bock is a Professor at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and at the Brown School of Public Health, specializing in Psychiatry and Human Behavior, as well as Behavioral and Social Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on the promotion of physical activity and the development of interventions to address substance use with a particular interest in the applications of complementary therapies such as positive psychology, yoga, and mindfulness. Bock has been the principal investigator for numerous NIH-funded studies that examine the role of technology in promoting health behavior change, including text-messaging interventions and exercise video games aimed at increasing physical activity and assisting with smoking cessation. She received her doctoral degree in psychology from Tufts University and has completed a post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at Brown University. Bock has also contributed significantly as a reviewer for NIH study sections and has served as a senior research scientist at the Miriam Hospital, overseeing projects aimed at enhancing behavioral health through innovative technological solutions. Her publication record includes numerous papers on interventions for health promotion and substance use cessation, demonstrating her commitment to leveraging research for the advancement of public health.

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