Sherry Pagoto

Sherry Pagoto PhD

Sherry Pagoto
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Western Michigan University, University of Illinois at Chicago
Known for	Research on behavioral medicine, obesity, and digital health
Scientific career
Fields	Clinical psychology
Institutions	University of Connecticut

Sherry Pagoto is an American clinical psychologist and a professor at the University of Connecticut. She is known for her research in the fields of behavioral medicine, obesity, and digital health.

Education

Pagoto received her undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Career

Pagoto is a professor in the Department of Allied Health Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She is also the Director of the UConn Center for mHealth and Social Media. Her research primarily focuses on the development and evaluation of behavioral interventions for obesity and chronic diseases, with a particular interest in the use of digital health technologies.

Research

Pagoto's research has significantly contributed to the understanding of how digital tools can be used to promote health behavior change. She has conducted numerous studies on the effectiveness of mobile apps, social media, and other digital platforms in supporting weight loss and other health-related behaviors. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating insights from psychology, medicine, and technology.

Publications

Pagoto has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on topics related to behavioral medicine, obesity, and digital health. Her work is widely cited and has influenced both academic research and clinical practice.

Professional Affiliations

Pagoto is a member of several professional organizations, including the Society of Behavioral Medicine and the American Psychological Association. She has also served on various editorial boards and grant review panels.

Awards and Honors

Throughout her career, Pagoto has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field of behavioral medicine and clinical psychology.

See also

• Behavioral medicine
• Obesity
• Digital health
• Clinical psychology
• University of Connecticut