My program of research is guided by previous research indicating that the quality and quantity of one’s social relationships are linked to lower morbidity and mortality and protect against the adverse effect of stress. My research focuses on two pathways linking relationship quality and quantity to health outcomes: physiological pathways and behavioral pathways. In terms of examining physiological pathways, I am interested in how marital relationship quality and family processes can impact blood pressure, a predictor of cardiovascular disease risk. In terms of examining behavioral pathways, I am interested in how relationship processes such as relationship quality, familial support and influence, spousal support and influence, and patient-provider influence can impact behaviors such as cancer screening adherence (e.g., HPV vaccination adherence, colorectal cancer screening adherence, mammography adherence), and diet and lifestyle choices, specifically in individuals who are at increased risk for cancer due to a family history.
I am currently accepting graduate students.
Education
Postdoc, Cancer Control , Huntsman Cancer Institute (2013)
PhD, Social Psychology , Health Psychology, University of Utah (2011)
MS, Social Psychology , Health Psychology, University of Utah (2009)
Honors and Awards
Citation Award for Excellence in Research, Society of Behavioral Medicine
(2010 - 2010)
University of Utah, College of Behavioral Science Honor Roll Scholarship Award for Excellence in Research, University of Utah
(2010 - 2010)
Citation Award for Excellence in Research, Society of Behavioral Medicine
(2008 - 2008)
Courses Taught
Publications
Wendy Ann BirminghamRaphael M HerrMikel CressmanMan HungTyler C GraffWendy Ann C BirminghamLori L WadsworthMan HungMan HungWendy Ann BirminghamMonica OcampoAmir MoharjeriWendy Ann C BirminghamAnna JorgesenSinclaire HancockLori L WadsworthMan HungRaphael M HerrWendy Ann BirminghamFrenk Van HarreveldAnnelies E. M. van VianenJoachim E FischerJos A BoschAmy K OttoEmily C SorianoWendy Ann C BirminghamSusan T VadaparampilRichard E HeymanLee EllingtonMaija ReblinTyler C GraffJoseph FitzgeraldSteven G LukeWendy Ann BirminghamWendy Ann BirminghamLori L WadsworthJane H LassetterTyler C GraffEvelyn LaurenMan HungWendy C BirminghamAdriane Ito de Queiroz CavalliniJordan SgroMan HungFrank W LicariEric S HonEvelyn LaurenWendy C BirminghamLori L WadsworthJane H LassetterTyler C GraffWilliam HarmanWilliam CarrollMartin S LipskyMan HungEvelyn LaurenEric S HonMartin LipskyWendy C BirminghamJulie XuJungweon ParkSharon SuPeter DangFrank W LicariMaija ReblinAllison A VaughnWendy Ann C BirminghamTimothy W SmithBert N UchinoC SpahrBert N UchinoWendy C BirminghamJoshua LandvetterSierra CronanEmily ScottTimothy W SmithDeborah O HimesDeborah K GibbonsWendy C BirminghamBeckstrand L. BeckstrandAmanda GammonAnita Y. KinneyMargaret F. ClaytonWendy C BirminghamLori L WadsworthMan HungWei LiRaphael M HerrWendy Ann BirminghamJanelle LaNae Bassett MacintoshAllison A VaughnTyler C GraffRaphael M. HerrFranke van HarreveldBert N BirminghamWendy C BirminghamWendy LoerboksJoachim E FischerJos A BoschDeborah O HimesSarah H DavisJane H LassetterNeil Edward PetersonMargaret F ClaytonWendy C BirminghamAnita Y KinneyWendy C BirminghamMaija ReblinWendy KohlmannTyler C GraffMan HungMaren W. VossW. ChenJerry BounsangaTyler GraffWendy C. BirminghamTyler C GraffSteven G LukeWendy C BirminghamWendy C. BirminghamMaija ReblinMaren W VossLori L WadsworthWendy C. BirminghamBeth MerrymanLisa CrabtreeKathy SubasicMan HungMaren W VossBeth MerrymanLisa CrabtreeKathy SubasicWendy C BirminghamLori L WadsworthMan HungWendy C BirminghamJulianne Holt-LunstadMaija ReblinWendy C. BirminghamWendy KohlmannTyler GraffBarbara BrumbachWendy C BirminghamWatcharaporn BoonyasiriwatScott WaltersAnita Y KinneyMaren M VossWendy C BirminghamLori L WadsworthWei ChenJerry BousangaYushan GuMan HungMan HungJerry BousangaMaren W VossAnthony Bryan CrumWei ChenWendy C. BirminghamMan HungAnthony Bryan CrumJerry BousangaMaren W VossWei ChenWendy C BirminghamCarolynne E. BaronTimothy W. SmithBert N. UchinoBrian R. BaucomWendy C. BirminghamJenny CundiffWendy C. BirminghanBert N. UchinoTimothy W. SmithWendy C. BBert N. UchinoWendy C. BirminghamBert N UchinoTimothy W SmithKathleen C LightJonathan ButnerWendy C. BirminghamMan HungWendy KohlmannScott WaltersRandall E BurtAntoinnette M StroupSandie L EdwardsMarc D SchwartzJan T LoweryDeirdre A HillCharles L WigginsJohn C HigginbothamPhilip TangShirley D HonJeremy D FranklinSally VernonAnita Y KinneyJulianne Holt-LunstadWendy C. BirminghamKathleen LightJenny CundiffBert N. UchinoTimothy W. SmithWendy C BirminghamColleen M. McBrideWendy C. BirminghamAnita Y. KinneyCatherine M CaskaTimothy W SmithKeith D RenshawSteven N AllenBert N UchinoWendy C. BirminghamMcKenzie CarlisleKimberly S BowenBert N UchinoWendy C. BirminghamMcKenzie CarlisleTimothy W SmithKathleen C LightAllison E. AndersonKristina G. FloresWatcharaporn BoonyasiriwatAmanda GammonWendy KohlmannWendy C. BirminghamMarc D. SchwartzJewel SamadderKen BoucherAnita Y. KinneyJada G. HamiltonWendy C. BirminghamParisa TehranifarMelinda IrwinWilliam M.P. KleinLinda NebelingJessica ChubakBert N UchinoJos A BoschTimothy W SmithMcKenzie CarlisleWendy C. BirminghamKimberly BowenKathleen C LightJennifer HeaneyBrian O'HartaighBert N. UchinoTimothy W. SmithMcKenzie CarlisleWendy C BirminghamKathleen C. Light
Presentations
Wendy Ann C. BirminghamLori L WadsworthMan Hung
Maija ReblinWendy C. BirminghamJordan SgroEmily Hartung
Wendy C. BirminghamMaija ReblinWendy KohlmannSarah HigbeeEmily HartungJordan SgroKathleen A WilloughyChelsea Romney
Maija ReblinWendy KohlmannWendy C. BirminghamEmily HartungJordan Sgro
Maija ReblinWendy C. BirminghamTimothy W. SmithBert N. Uchino
Wendy C. BirminghamWendy KohlmannEmily HartungSarah HigbeeJordan SgroSarah HanniChelsea RomneyKathleen A WillougbyMaija Reblin
McKenzie CarlisleWendy C. BirminghamEmily HartungSarah HigbeeG. A. ZimmermanA. S. WeyrichMatthew T. Rondina
Wendy C. BirminghamBert N. UchinoTimothy W. SmithKathleen C. LightJos A. BoschSkyler RidleyMaija ReblinMcKenzie Carlisle
Wendy C. Birmingham
Wendy C. BirminghamMan HungWatcharaporn BoonyasiriwatScott T WaltersAnnointte M StroupMarc D SchwarzJeremy FranklinAnita Y Kinney