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Research Labs
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- Addiction and Innovative Methodology (AIM) Lab
- Alcohol Habits in Daily Life Lab
- Biomarker Core Lab
- Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Lab
- Behavioral Neurogenetics Lab
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Biobehavioral Health Studies Lab
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Bio-Qualitative Research Lab (BioQUAL)
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- Decision Neuroscience
- Disparities Related to Individual Variance in Executive Functioning and Stress
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Epidemiology and Genetics across Populations & Societies Lab
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Family and Child Health Project
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- Molecular Genetics Lab
- Neurobiological Investigation of Learning and Addiction
- Prevention Research to Optimize (PRO) Health Lab
- Rural Health Disparities Lab
- Shalev Lab (Stress and Aging)
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Sleep, Health & Society Collaboratory
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- Smoking and Health Behavior Lab
- Mechanics of Emotion, Stress, and Health (MESH) Lab
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Stress and Immunity Lab
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Stress and Nutrition Research Program
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- Stress, Health, and Daily Experiences (SHADE) Lab
- Stress Psychophysiology Lab
- Substance Use Neuroscience
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Water, Health, & Nutrition Lab
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- Youth Experiences and Later Health Lab
- Veturi Lab
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As a Penn State College of Health and Human Development (HHD) alum, we encourage you to stay connected with the university, your college, and your peers in Biobehavioral Health long after you leave Penn State.
Through a range of benefits that include mentoring, financial services, and networking opportunities, we offer experiences that pay dividends on your degree … for life! Don’t know where to begin? Consider joining the HHD Alumni Society or getting involved in our very active BBH Affiliate Program Group, participating in our ongoing schedule of exciting events, mentoring a current student, or simply catching up on alumni news.
Health and Human Development Alumni Society — As a member, you’ll play a vital role in student mentoring and career development, awards for student scholarships, internships, and job opportunities. Learn about the many programs and activities the society sponsors.
Health and Human Development Alumni Mentoring Program — Connect with current HHD juniors in your academic department, and share your professional insights, advice, and information about career options or other issues relevant to your specific field.
BBH Affiliate Program Group — Connect with other professionals who share your BBH major; network with fellow alumni, faculty, and students; and work together to enhance the stature and effectiveness of our department.
Alumni Calendar — Stay on top of a robust schedule of alumni events that will bring you together with others who share your major, professional interests — and love of Penn State!
Alumni Magazine — This annual publication offers valuable news and updates for HHD friends and alumni.
Alumni Awards — Learn about the wide array of impressive accomplishments of your HHD peers or nominate an alumnus/a for an award.
Links for Alumni — Follow these pages for the latest in alumni-related news, events, and campus happenings.
Contact Alumni Relations — As a valued HHD alum, we invite you to reach out to any of our staff members to stay in touch, get involved, and learn more at any time.