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Debra Lobato, PhD, is a Professor Emerita of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown Medical School and serves as the Director of Integrated Care at Lifespan and Child Psychology at Rhode Island Hospital, as well as Hasbro Children's Hospital. Her research primarily focuses on the adaptation of pediatric chronic illnesses, specifically investigating sibling adjustment in the care of children with chronic illnesses and the impact of cultural factors on family functioning. Dr. Lobato has led interdisciplinary research examining health disparities in pediatric gastrointestinal disorders and has been actively involved in integrating behavioral health services in primary care settings for both adults and children. An accomplished educator, Dr. Lobato has received several awards for her teaching excellence, including the Distinguished Teacher Award at Brown Medical School. Her work includes ongoing projects assessing psychological adjustment in Latino siblings of children with developmental disabilities, and she has played a key role in clinical psychology training programs for residents and fellows. Notably, Dr. Lobato was involved as a principal investigator for multiple NIH-funded projects focusing on pediatric behavioral health.
Department: Department of Economics