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About Cindy E. McCrea

Starting at Boise State University in 2016, Dr. Cindy E. McCrea is currently an assistant professor with the Department of Psychological Science. She earned a Ph.D. in biobehavioral health and an M.S. in nutritional sciences both from The Pennsylvania State University. Dr. McCrea is an experimental health psychologist by training. Her research looks into the impact of psychological patterns, emotions, and attitudes on the body and how those impacts contribute to or detract from wellness. Recent research investigates specifically looks closer at the effects of humor on risk perception. Dr. McCrea is currently a member of the American Heart Association, the American Psychosomatic Society, and the American Society of Nutrition.

Positions

2020 - Present Assistant Professor, Boise State University ‐ Department of Psychological Science
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2016 - 2020 Lecturer, Boise State University ‐ Department of Psychological Science
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Faculty Member, Boise State University
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2014 - 2015 Effects of Culinary Spices on Lipid Metabolism, Gut Motility, and Fat Excretion: Evaluating a New Dietary Strategy for Improving Fat Metabolism (and Perhaps Obesity)
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Biological Mechanisms Underlying Health and Development Seed Grant
Role: Co-Investigator
$27,777
2013 - 2014 Validating a human model for acute anti-inflammatory effects of spices
McCormick Science Institute
Role: Co-Investigator
$13,100
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2013 - Present Member, American Heart Association
2013 - Present Member, American Psychosomatic Society
2010 - Present Member, American Society of Nutrition
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Education

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2015 Ph.D. - Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University
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2014 M.S. - Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University
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2010 B.S. - Social Science (minors: Psychology and Chinese), Boise State University
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Peer-Reviewed Articles (4)

Presentations (5)