Marla Eisenberg, ScD, MPH
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Professor, Department of Pediatrics
Faculty Member, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health
Faculty Member, School of Public Health
Fellowship in General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
MPH, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN
ScD, Harvard University School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Summary
Dr. Eisenberg is a Professor in Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health. She received her baccalaureate degree from the University of Wisconsin and her Master of Public Health from the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health. Dr. Eisenberg earned her Doctor of Science degree from Harvard University School of Public Health and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Adolescent Health at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Eisenberg focuses her research on social influences on health, behavior, and well-being among adolescents and young adults, and disseminates findings for real-world application. She teaches research methodology seminars in the interdisciplinary fellowship programs in the Division and provides individual mentoring for fellows on their research projects. Learn more about Dr. Eisenberg's research here.
Awards & Recognition
Research
Research Summary/Interests
- Health issues of LGBTQ youth
- Teasing and bullying
- High risk sexual behaviors
- Body image and weight control behaviors