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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., Franks, S., Ebert-Blackburn, D. & Fernando, S.
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., Franks, S., Fernando, S. & Walters, S.
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., Franks, S. & Fulda, K.
American Academy of Family Physicians
15/09/13 → 30/07/14
Project: Research
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Direction of post-prandial ghrelin response associated with cortisol response, perceived stress and anxiety, and self-reported coping and hunger in obese women
Sarker, M. R., Franks, S. & Caffrey, J., 15 Nov 2013, In: Behavioural Brain Research. 257, p. 197-200 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Debiasing of pessimistic judgments associated with anxiety
Bentz, B. G., Williamson, D. A. & Franks, S. F., 1 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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Liver Biomarkers and Lipid Profiles in Mexican and Mexican-American 10- to 14-Year-Old Adolescents at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Fernández-Gaxiola, A. C., Valdés-Ramos, R., Fulda, K. G., López, A. L. G., Martínez-Carrillo, B. E., Franks, S. F. & Fernando, S., 2017, In: Journal of Diabetes Research. 2017, 4262536.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Curcumin mimics the neurocognitive and anti-inflammatory effects of caloric restriction in a mouse model of midlife obesity
Sarker, M. R., Franks, S., Sumien, N., Thangthaeng, N., Filipetto, F. & Forster, M., 16 Oct 2015, In: PLoS ONE. 10, 10, e0140431.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficacy of curcumin for age-associated cognitive decline: a narrative review of preclinical and clinical studies
Sarker, M. R. & Franks, S. F., 1 Apr 2018, In: GeroScience. 40, 2, p. 73-95 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review