Fillo, Jennifer

Assistant Professor

Dr. Fillo has expertise in close relationship processes, substance use, and the design and analysis of dyadic and longitudinal studies. She examines social and interpersonal processes related to health behavior, with a particular focus on the influence of close others (e.g., friends, family members, romantic partners) on the use of alcohol and other substances. She also focuses on the effects of service-connected stress and trauma on US military service members and their partners.

Biographical Profile

College
Arnold School of Public Health
Department
Health Prom., Educ. & Behavior
Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
relationships, interpersonal influence, alcohol, substance use, stress, military
Institutional Focus Areas
Behavioral Sciences, Social Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Interpersonal processes in health behavior, Alcohol and other substance use, Military populations

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
05/2019 - 08/2020 University at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo, NY MPH
08/2016 - 08/2019 University at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo, NY Postdoctoral Fellowship (NIAAA T32) Alcohol Etiology and Treatment
09/2008 - 07/2014 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN PhD Social Psychology; Interpersonal Relationships Research
08/2004 - 05/2008 Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA BS Psychology

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
2019 - 2021 Research Assistant Professor of Psychiatry University at Buffalo, SUNY
2020 - 2021 Research Assistant Professor of Community Health and Health Behavior University at Buffalo, SUNY
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