Dr. Gavin Fox

Dr. Gavin Fox earned their PhD in Social Psychology at Lehigh University. Broadly speaking their research examines the processes that underlie health behavior change and how we can use this knowledge to create more impactful interventions. Over the last several years, they have worked on a smartphone app to assess context-specific health behaviors (i.e., exercise, fruit and vegetable intake, drinking, and bystander behaviors) and are currently working on an app aimed at improving parent communication with their emerging adult children as they transition from high school to college, with the goal of ultimately reducing drinking and its negative consequences in this population. Gavin’s primary line of research explores the theoretical underpinnings of multiple health behavior change. They use a variety of methods (e.g., experimental, longitudinal, EMA) and statistics (e.g., regression, SEM, multilevel modeling, meta-analysis) to better understand how well people’s behaviors map on to psychological theories, laying the foundation for future interventions. Outside of the lab, Gavin enjoys reading science fiction and fantasy novels, hanging out with friends, playing golf and collecting Pokémon cards.

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Student Outcomes

• Quang Luong – Coauthor; Conference Presentations
• Maeve McGowan – Honors Student; Project Manager; Clinical Psychology PhD Student
• Alli Kimmel – Coauthor; Cognitive Neuroscience PhD Student
• Sarah Stevenson – Conference Presentations; Counseling Graduate Student
• Jess Costenbader – Conference Presentations; Counseling Graduate Student

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Desireè Groce-Volinski

Des Groce-Volinski is the current lab manager for the HRB Lab. She graduated from Bucknell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and from State University of New York at New Paltz with a Master of Science in Psychological Science. Her research examines the impact of loneliness and social isolation on the body, with a particular interest in the biological, behavioral, and neural mechanisms through which social connection influences health. More broadly, she is interested in understanding how social experiences shape physical health outcomes and how these findings can inform interventions that promote well-being. Outside of the lab, Des loves baking, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with her cat Zyla!

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Zoe Moskalenko

Zoe Moskalenko is a junior majoring in Biology, minoring in Health, Medicine, and Society (HMS) and Psychology (child development focus), and is on the pre-med track. Through research, Zoe seeks to better understand the factors that shape people’s feelings and actions, knowledge she’ll use to better understand and support her future patients. In the Napper Lab, Zoe is working on projects related to bystander decision-making and parent-child communication in several health contexts. After she graduates, Zoe plans to apply to medical school and pursue surgery. Outside of academics, Zoe is a huge dog lover who enjoys traveling and going to the beach.

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Melanie Siegel

Melanie Siegel is a junior double-majoring in Psychology and Health, Medicine, and Society, with a minor in Marketing. In the Lab, she assists with projects examining parent-adolescent communication about substance use, as well as how the prototype willingness model can explain opioid-related behaviors. Her interests lie at the intersection of health and psychology, with a focus on health-risk behaviors, healthcare access, and the role of psychological perspectives in shaping health and business innovation. Outside the lab, Melanie enjoys being active in her community organizations, traveling, and watching sunsets with friends.

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