Faculty & Staff
Julie Wright, PhD
- Assistant Professor
- Telephone: 617-287-3808
- Email: Julie.Wright@umb.edu
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100 Morrissey Blvd. Office Location: S-301-18
Areas of Expertise
Computer-Assisted Self-Care Interventions, Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Degrees
PhD, University of Rhode Island (Psychology)
MS, San Diego State University (Exercise Physiology)
BS, Cornell University (Nutrition)
Professional Publications & Contributions
Additional Information
Profile
Dr. Wright studies computer-assisted, self-care interventions that target energy balance behaviors (i.e., healthy diet and regular physical activity). Her expertise is in designing interventions that are theory driven, tailored, and delivered at home and/or connected to the primary care setting. Currently, Dr. Wright is developing a pre-office visit questionnaire to assists pediatric providers with 1) assessment of energy balance behaviors and 2) anticipatory guidance related to healthy weight management.
Teaching Expertise
Health Behavior Change
