Psychology professor named Society of Behavioral Medicine Fellow

Danielle Arigo, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology in the College of Science & Mathematics, has been elected Fellow of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. She was inducted during the society’s annual meeting last week in San Francisco, where she and her students presented several talks and posters. 

As director of Rowan’s Clinical Health and Social Experiences (CHASE) Lab, Arigo investigates how psychological experiences such as social comparisons can be used to encourage healthy habits, particularly physical activity. Her research is supported by the National Institutes of Health, which gave her its Director’s New Innovator Award in 2023. The award supports highly innovative scientists who propose visionary and broadly impactful behavioral and biomedical research projects. 

The Society of Behavioral Medicine is a multidisciplinary organization of clinicians, educators and scientists dedicated to promoting the study of the interactions of behavior with biology and the environment, and the application of that knowledge to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, communities and populations.

Members of the society are granted fellow status in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the science and practice of behavioral medicine. Among the considerations for this distinction are academic, professional, clinical, legislative or other meritorious accomplishments. 

“We’re exceedingly proud of Dr. Arigo and her accomplishments,” said Vojislava “Voki” Pophristic, Ph.D., dean of the College of Science & Mathematics. “This prestigious honor highlights Dani's ongoing and impactful contributions to the advancement of behavioral medicine and her continued growth as a leader in the field.”