Professor, Department of Pediatrics, UCSF
Education
California State University, Northridge, B.A., 1988, Psychology
University of California, Riverside, M.A., 1992, Psychology
University of California, Riverside, Ph.D., 1994, Developmental Psychology
University of California, San Francisco, Postdoc, 1996, Adolescent Health
Professional Experience
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1997-2003
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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1999-
Faculty, Center for Health and Community, University of California, San Francisco
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2001-
Faculty, UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
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2002-
Core Faculty, Psychology and Medicine Postdoctoral Program, University of California, San Francisco
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2003-2009
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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2009-present
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
Honors & Awards
- 1994-1996
MCHB Postdoctoral Training Fellowship in Adolescent Health - 1999-2000
Faculty Development Award, Communicating Health Information to Adolescents, Academic Senate, University of California, San Francisco - 2001-2002
Hellman Family Award for Early Career Faculty, Physician-Patient Communication about the Options, Risks, and Benefits of Breast Cancer Treatment, UCSF - 2002
Elected Member, Society for Pediatric Research - 2002
Finalist, William T. Grant Faculty Scholars Program - 2002-2003
Member, Committee to Develop a Strategy to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences - 2004-
Member, Committee on Reducing Tobacco Use: Strategies, Barriers, and Consequences, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences - 2005-
Member, Committee on Contributions from the Behavioral and Social Sciences in Reducing and Preventing Teen Motor Crashes, Institute of Medicine and the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, The National Academies - 2005-2008
Member, Program Committee, Society for Adolescent Medicine Annual Meetings - 2005-2008
Committee Chair, Abstract Review Subcommittee, Society for Adolescent Medicine Annual Meetings - 2006-
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Adolescent Health
Selected Publications
- Phillips G, Hightow-Weidman LB, Arya M, Fields SD, Halpern-Felsher B, Outlaw AY, Wohl AR, Hidalgo J. HIV testing behaviors of a cohort of HIV-positive racial/ethnic minority YMSM. AIDS Behav. 2012 Oct; 16(7):1917-25.
View on PubMed - Morrell HE, Song AV, Halpern-Felsher BL. Earlier age of smoking initiation may not predict heavier cigarette consumption in later adolescence. Prev Sci. 2011 Sep; 12(3):247-54.
View on PubMed - Lee J, Halpern-Felsher BL. What does it take to be a smoker? Adolescents' characterization of different smoker types. Nicotine Tob Res. 2011 Nov; 13(11):1106-13.
View on PubMed - Outlaw AY, Phillips G, Hightow-Weidman LB, Fields SD, Hidalgo J, Halpern-Felsher B, Green-Jones M. Age of MSM sexual debut and risk factors: results from a multisite study of racial/ethnic minority YMSM living with HIV. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2011 Aug; 25 Suppl 1:S23-9.
View on PubMed - Burton CW, Halpern-Felsher B, Rankin SH, Rehm RS, Humphreys JC. Relationships and betrayal among young women: theoretical perspectives on adolescent dating abuse. J Adv Nurs. 2011 Jun; 67(6):1393-405.
View on PubMed - Song AV, Halpern-Felsher BL. Predictive relationship between adolescent oral and vaginal sex: results from a prospective, longitudinal study. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011 Mar; 165(3):243-9.
View on PubMed - Morrell HE, Song AV, Halpern-Felsher BL. Predicting adolescent perceptions of the risks and benefits of cigarette smoking: a longitudinal investigation. Health Psychol. 2010 Nov; 29(6):610-7.
View on PubMed - Adolescents and driving: a position paper of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. J Adolesc Health. 2010 Aug; 47(2):212-4.
View on PubMed - Casares WN, Lahiff M, Eskenazi B, Halpern-Felsher BL. Unpredicted trajectories: the relationship between race/ethnicity, pregnancy during adolescence, and young women's outcomes. J Adolesc Health. 2010 Aug; 47(2):143-50.
View on PubMed - Susman EJ, Houts RM, Steinberg L, Belsky J, Cauffman E, Dehart G, Friedman SL, Roisman GI, Halpern-Felsher BL. Longitudinal development of secondary sexual characteristics in girls and boys between ages 91/2 and 151/2 years. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2010 Feb; 164(2):166-73.
View on PubMed - Belsky J, Steinberg L, Houts RM, Halpern-Felsher BL. The development of reproductive strategy in females: early maternal harshness --> earlier menarche --> increased sexual risk taking. Dev Psychol. 2010 Jan; 46(1):120-8.
View on PubMed - Fischhoff B, Bruine de Bruin W, Parker AM, Millstein SG, Halpern-Felsher BL. Adolescents' perceived risk of dying. J Adolesc Health. 2010 Mar; 46(3):265-9.
View on PubMed - Song AV, Glantz SA, Halpern-Felsher BL. Perceptions of second-hand smoke risks predict future adolescent smoking initiation. J Adolesc Health. 2009 Dec; 45(6):618-25.
View on PubMed - Song AV, Morrell HE, Cornell JL, Ramos ME, Biehl M, Kropp RY, Halpern-Felsher BL. Perceptions of smoking-related risks and benefits as predictors of adolescent smoking initiation. Am J Public Health. 2009 Mar; 99(3):487-92.
View on PubMed - Goldberg JH, Millstein S, Schwartz A, Halpern-Felsher B. Intertemporal tradeoffs: perceiving the risk in the benefits of marijuana in a prospective study of adolescents and young adults. Med Decis Making. 2009 Mar-Apr; 29(2):182-92.
View on PubMed - Halpern-Felsher B. Oral sexual behavior: harm reduction or gateway behavior? J Adolesc Health. 2008 Sep; 43(3):207-8.
View on PubMed - Keating DP, Halpern-Felsher BL. Adolescent drivers: a developmental perspective on risk, proficiency, and safety. Am J Prev Med. 2008 Sep; 35(3 Suppl):S272-7.
View on PubMed - D'Angelo LJ, Halpern-Felsher BL. From the exam room to behind the wheel: can healthcare providers affect automobile morbidity and mortality in teens? Am J Prev Med. 2008 Sep; 35(3 Suppl):S304-9.
View on PubMed - Brady SS, Song AV, Halpern-Felsher BL. Adolescents report both positive and negative consequences of experimentation with cigarette use. Prev Med. 2008 Jun; 46(6):585-90.
View on PubMed - Brady SS, Halpern-Felsher BL. Social and emotional consequences of refraining from sexual activity among sexually experienced and inexperienced youths in California. Am J Public Health. 2008 Jan; 98(1):162-8.
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