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Kristen M. Culbert is a Research Specialist in Clinical Psychology at Michigan State University, where she received her PhD in 2011, an MA in 2007, and a BA in 2004. Her research focuses on elucidating the etiologic factors underlying the risk of eating disorders, with a specific emphasis on core symptoms such as binge eating across the lifespan. Culbert's work particularly identifies genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors that contribute to sex differences and developmental changes in eating disorder risk. She employs a multi-method translational research approach, utilizing animal and human models to effectively address her research aims. The overarching goal of her work is to advance etiologic models of eating pathology and to identify novel prevention and treatment targets, allowing for fine-tuned, personalized medicine approaches which strive to improve outcomes and reduce suffering associated with these disorders. Additionally, she is affiliated with the Klump Lab and encourages undergraduate students to seek research opportunities under her guidance.
Department of Psychology