News & Updates

Our very own Dr. Betancourt has been named one of the keynote speakers for ICAP 2026 in Florence, Italy—an exciting recognition of his global contributions to cultural psychology. Learn more here: https://www.icap2026.org/transversal-keynotes/

We are thrilled to share that Rosalva has been awarded the prestigious Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR) Graduate Student Research Grant , a highly competitive award that provides up to $3,000 to support exceptional graduate research in the social scientific study of religion. This grant recognizes projects demonstrating strong theoretical grounding, methodological rigor, and meaningful contributions to the field. Her study, “Religiosity, Culture, and Health

Our lab presented findings from a 6-month longitudinal study evaluating an implicit bias curriculum for medical students. The project examined changes in students’ confidence in recognizing and mitigating bias, identified which evidence-based strategies they perceived as most effective, and assessed how these perceptions translated into actual clinical practice. Results showed increased self-efficacy over time, with strategies such as perspective-taking and finding common gro

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Dr. Flynn has been elected President-Elect of the Western Psychological Association —a remarkable achievement and a testament to her visionary leadership, unwavering dedication, and meaningful impact on the field. Dr. Flynn’s work has shaped not only the professional community but also generations of trainees, colleagues, and collaborators who have been inspired by her commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and scientific rigor.

Congratulations, Dr. Betancourt! Thank you for your contributions to this field!  This award honors an individual who has made distinguished, sustained, and enduring contributions to international cooperation among global psychologists and to the advancement of psychological knowledge and its applications beyond the borders of the United States. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001478

Congratulations, Dr. Flynn! 🎉 Thank you for your hard work and contributions to this field!  "This award is given to a WPA member who...

Hosseini, A., Beizai, S., DeVaughn, A., Rempel, K. (2024, Apr 24-28). Attributions of Medical Trainee’s for their Patients’ Poor...

Sauro, E., Pollard, R., Lee, K., Flynn, P.M., Betancourt, H. (2024, April 24-28). Food Insecurity Impacts Diabetes Distress and Diet...

Title: Cultural Beliefs About Diabetes‑Related Social Exclusion and Diabetes Distress Impact Self‑Care Behaviors and HbA1c Among Patients...

Join us at WPA for Dr. Betancourt's presentation! His presentation will be on April 28th , from 10-11AM in Exhibit Hall D. He will be...

The Culture Behavior Lab will be presenting on "Medical Students' Perceptions of an Implicit Bias Workshop: IAT, Bias Reduction...

The symposium "A Pipeline Program for Training Clinical Psychology Students to work in Primary Care Settings in Underserved Communities"...

Title: An exploratory qualitative study of pharmacy student perspectives of implicit bias in pharmacy practice ...

Vee will be working with diverse veterans at the Loma Linda VA Healthcare System for their Internship placement next year. In particular,...

Loma Linda University is excited to announce that they will be sponsoring the 2023 WPA Convention. Our very own Dr. Flynn is the...

CBL graduate Connor Nance, Ph.D. received two awards during commencement this year. He received the 2022 School of Behavioral Health...

Title: Investigating psychological service utilization employing an integrative sociostructural, cultural, and behavioral framework. ...

CBL graduate student Albert Ly received the 2022 RISE Research Award from the Association for Psychological Science (APS) for his...

Congratulations to Connor Nance for his recent publication based on his dissertation research!