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Giada is a research scientist with a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Bologna, Italy. Her doctoral research primarily focused on the impact of psychological well-being interventions on health behaviors among individuals with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and sleep disturbances. Following her Ph.D., she completed a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship at Columbia University, where she received advanced training in the assessment of sleep and cardiometabolic health.

She is dedicated to exploring the psychosocial influences on health, with the goal of developing effective behavioral interventions that enhance both psychological and physiological health outcomes for individuals with chronic medical conditions. Her work is characterized by a strong interdisciplinary approach, integrating insights from psychology, medicine, and public health to address complex health issues.

Through her innovative research and evidence-based practices, she strives to improve the quality of life for those living with chronic illnesses, making significant contributions to the field of health psychology.

May 2024