Christine Hunter

SBM President · C & C Hunter Consulting

Dr. Hunter's research interests span the translational continuum and are grounded in a commitment to improve the health of all people. Until recently, she worked at the NIH as Deputy Director and then Acting Director of the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research. In these positions, she focused on enhancing the impact of behavioral and social sciences research, coordinating and integrating these sciences within the larger NIH research enterprise, and improving the communication of behavioral and social sciences research to many audiences. Previously, she was the Director of Behavioral Research at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases where she led a broad and innovative behavioral science research portfolio. Prior to joining the NIH, she was active duty in the U.S. Air Force and worked in clinical, research, leadership, and health policy positions. Dr. Hunter obtained her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from The University of Memphis, completed her psychology internship and postdoctoral training at Wilford Hall Medical Center, and is Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology.

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