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Dr. Franks' research interests are biological and psychological mediators of appetite regulation, obesity, and their interface. Working across various age, cultural, and gender groups, she has successfully developed and implemented brain-based interventions for the treatment of obesity. Of particular interest are Dr. Franks’ studies examining the role of the appetite-regulating hormone ghrelin and the stress hormone cortisol on the regulation of eating behavior. She also investigated neurobehavioral aspects of appetite regulation as it overlaps with environmental stressors and the addictive process.
Education/Academic qualification
MS in Psychology, University of North Texas
PhD in Clinical Health Psychology, University of North Texas
BS in Medical Technologist, University of Texas at Arlington
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Changes in Risk for Type 2 Diabetes among Mexican American Adolescents
Fulda, K. (PI), Franks, S. (CoI), Ebert-Blackburn, D. (CoI) & Fernando, S. (CoI)
Texas Academy of Family Physicians Found
1/04/15 → 31/03/16
Project: Research
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Increasing Awareness of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Risk among High School Blood Donors
Fulda, K. (PI), Franks, S. (CoI), Fernando, S. (CoI) & Walters, S. (CoI)
1/10/13 → 30/09/14
Project: Research
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Bridging the Gap in Obesity Prevention Through Community Oriented Primary Care (COPC)
Sivoravong, J. (PI), Franks, S. (CoI) & Fulda, K. (CoI)
American Academy of Family Physicians
15/09/13 → 30/07/14
Project: Research
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Anti-Angiogenic Effect of Curcumin on Obesity-Related Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Middle-Aged C57BL/6 Mice
Filipetto, F. (PI), Franks, S. (CoI), Forster, M. (CoI) & Sumien, N. (CoI)
15/01/12 → 14/01/13
Project: Research
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Debiasing of pessimistic judgments associated with anxiety
Bentz, B. G., Williamson, D. A. & Franks, S. F., Sep 2004, In: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment. 26, 3, p. 173-180 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Visceral adipose tissue loss and insulin resistance 6 months after laparoscopic gastric banding surgery: A preliminary study
Carroll, J. F., Franks, S. F., Smith, A. B. & Phelps, D. R., Jan 2009, In: Obesity Surgery. 19, 1, p. 47-55 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Work site, physician's office, or medical university clinic: The effect of setting on success in a multidisciplinary weight-loss program
Hoke, C. N. & Franks, S., 2002, In: Eating Behaviors. 3, 1, p. 93-100 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Association Between Healthcare Provider Type and Intent to Breastfeed Among Expectant Mothers
Balyakina, E., Fulda, K. G., Franks, S. F., Cardarelli, K. M. & Hinkle, K., 1 May 2016, In: Maternal and Child Health Journal. 20, 5, p. 993-1000 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Correlation of Lipid Profile and Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in 10-14 Year Old Children
Habiba, N. M., Fulda, K. G., Basha, R., Shah, D., Fernando, S., Nguyen, B., Xiong, Y., Franks, S. F., Matches, S. J., Magie, R. D. & Bowman, W. P., 1 Nov 2016, In: Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry. 39, 5, p. 1695-1704 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review