American psychologist and academic
Marguerita Lightfoot is a counseling psychologist known for her research in the field of preventive medicine, especially in regard to HIV prevention and advocacy for homeless youth.[1] She is Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine[2] and the Chief of the Division of Prevention Science.[2] She serves on the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee on Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development among Children and Youth.[3]
Biography
Lightfoot earner her doctorate in counseling psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).[4] As a student, she received the Ann C. Rosenfield Distinguished Community Partnership Award in 2008.[5] As a new scientist, Lightfoot was a member of the APA Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology.[6]
At the UCSF School of Medicine, Lightfoot serves as the Director of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies and the UCSF Prevention Research Center.[7] Her research on AIDS prevention has been funded through multiple grants from the National Institute of Mental Health.[8][9][10] and the National Institute on Drug Abuse.[11]
Awards
Lightfoot received the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest in 2012.[12] Her award citation emphasized "her leadership, innovation, and commitment to applying psychological principles to develop behavioral health interventions for vulnerable populations, particularly homeless adolescents and racial/ethnic groups."[13]
Representative publications
- Lightfoot, M. (2012). HIV prevention for adolescents: Where do we go from here? American Psychologist , 67 (8), 661-671. https://doi.org/10.1037/a0029831
- Lightfoot, M., Comulada, W. S., & Stover, G. (2007). Computerized HIV preventive intervention for adolescents: Indications of efficacy. American Journal of Public Health , 97 (6), 1027-1030. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2005.072652
- Lightfoot, M., Rotheram-Borus, M. J., & Tevendale, H. (2007). An HIV-preventive intervention for youth living with HIV. Behavior Modification, 31 (3), 345–363. https://doi.org/10.1177/0145445506293787
- Lightfoot, M., Swendeman, D., Rotheram-Borus, M. J., Comulada, W. S., & Weiss, R. (2005). Risk behaviors of youth living with HIV: pre-and post-HAART. American Journal of Health Behavior , 29 (2), 162-172. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.29.2.7
- Rotheram-Borus, M. J., Lightfoot, M., Moraes, A., Dopkins, S., & LaCour, J. (1998). Developmental, ethnic, and gender differences in ethnic identity among adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Research, 13 (4), 487–507.https://doi.org/10.1177/0743554898134006
References
- ^ "Young, unsheltered, and in harm's way". Interdisciplinary Research Leaders. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
- ^ a b "Marguerita Lightfoot | UCSF Profiles". profiles.ucsf.edu. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ Read "Fostering Healthy Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth: A National Agenda" at NAP.edu. 2019. doi:10.17226/25201. ISBN 978-0-309-48202-8. PMID 31869055. S2CID 203533359.
- ^ "APA recognizes leaders in HIV/AIDS: Drs. Marguerita Lightfoot and Scyatta Wallace are honored for their leadership and outstanding research". www.apa.org. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "UCLA 2007-2008 Annual Report" (PDF).
- ^ "The Leadership Institute for Women in Psychology Year Two Follow-Up – March 18, 2010". www.apa.org. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Winter 2020 E-Newsletter - Marguerita Lightfoot, PhD - Director's Message". myemail.constantcontact.com. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Awarded $8.5M From National Institute of Mental Health". UCSF Center for AIDS Prevention Awarded $8.5M From National Institute of Mental Health | UC San Francisco. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Project Information COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CORE NIH RePORTER - NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Results". projectreporter.nih.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Project Information COMPUTER-BASED VS INTERPERSONAL HIV PREVENTIVE INTERVENTION NIH RePORTER - NIH Research Portfolio Online Reporting Tools Expenditures and Results". projectreporter.nih.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ Abuse, National Institute on Drug. "Marguerita Lightfoot". National Institute on Drug Abuse. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
- ^ "Award for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest". www.apa.org. Retrieved 2020-11-30.
- ^ "Marguerita Lightfoot Award for Distinguished Early Career Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest". American Psychologist. 67 (8): 659–661. 2012. doi:10.1037/a0030360. PMID 23163451. Retrieved 2020-10-27.
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