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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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Positive relationship between support group attendance and one-year postoperative weight loss in gastric banding patients
Kaiser, K. A., Franks, S. F. & Smith, A. B., Jan 2011, In: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 7, 1, p. 89-93 5 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
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Predictive factors in bariatric surgery outcomes: What is the role of the preoperative psychological evaluation?
Franks, S. F. & Kaiser, K. A., Aug 2008, In: Primary Psychiatry. 15, 8, p. 74-83 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review 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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Oral contraceptive: Use implications for cognitive and emotional functioning
Rubino-Watkins, M. F., Doster, J. A., Franks, S., Kelly, K. S., Sonnier, B. L., Goven, A. J. & Moorefield, R., May 1999, In: Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease. 187, 5, p. 275-280 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review