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Bess H. Marcus, Ph.D.
- Washington University, B.A.
- Auburn University, M.S.
- Auburn University, Ph.D.
Dr. Marcus is currently a Staff Psychologist at the Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode
Island. She also serves as Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown
University and is a Collaborating Senior Research Scientist at the New England Research
Institute.
Dr. Marcus has authored or co-authored more than 100 published articles, abstracts, and books. She has been awarded several million dollars in research grants and been active as the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in 18 research studies. Dr. Marcus also keeps busy by leading teaching and training seminars in the areas of behavioral medicine and health promotion.