Dana L Rofey, PhD

Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Clinical and Translational Science, Pediatrics, and Psychology

Current Appointments

  • Co-Director, Center for Advanced Psychotherapy

Areas of Expertise

  • Children & Adolescents
  • Women & Reproductive Health
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Dana L Rofey, PhD
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Expertise & Interests

Research Interests

Impact of obesity on the developing brain; Effects of hormones on cardiovascular health; Technological interventions for youth/young adults

Clinical Interests

Obesity; LGBTQ+ health; Mobile (mHealth) interventions for youth

Education Interests

LGBTQ+ health; Evidence-based practice for pediatric obesity; Motivational interviewing

Selected Publications

  1. Aghjayan SL, Stillman CM, El Nokali NE, Watt JC, Richards EA, Bertocci MA, Erickson KI, Rofey DL. Differences in adolescent cerebral perfusion as a function of obesity: Results from the FLEX-Brain study. Obesity. 2021;29(7): 1171-1177. PMID: 34159758
  2. Rofey, DL, Arslanian SA, el Nokali E, Watts J, Verstynen T, Sax R, Erickson KI. Brain volume and white matter in youth with type 2 diabetes compared to obese and normal weight, non-diabetic peers: A pilot study. Int J Dev Neurosci. 2015;46:88-91. PMID: 26287285
  3. Rofey DL, Zeller MH, Brode C, Reiter-Purtill J, Mikhail C, Washington G, Baughcum AE, Peugh J, Austin H, Jenkins T, Courcoulas AP. A multisite view of psychosocial risks in patients presenting for bariatric surgery. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2015;23(6):1218-25. PMID: 25959437
  4. Rofey DL, McMakin DL, Shaw D, Dahl RE. Self-regulation of sleep, emotion, and weight during adolescence: implications for translational research and practice. Clin Transl Sci. 2013;6(3):238-43. PMID: 23751032
  5. Rofey DL, Szigethy EM, Noll RB, Dahl RE, Lobst E, Arslanian SA. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for physical and emotional disturbances in adolescents with polycystic ovary syndrome: a pilot study. J Pediatr Psychol. 2009;34(2):156-63. PMID: 18556675
  6. Rofey DL, Miller E, McCauley HM. Gender Norms and Obesity: Incorporating gender norms change into clinical interventions. Obesity.2016;24(2):280. doi: 10.1002/oby.21407
  7. Michael JC, Belendiuk KA, Kuchera AM, Rofey DL. Cognitive behavioral therapy for weight management. Behav Ther. 2013;36: 28-38.
  8. Rofey DL, Blake R, Phillips JE. Obesity and depression: A focus on polycystic ovary syndrome. In: Cognitive-behavior therapy for children and adolescents. American Psychiatric Publishing, Inc., Arlington, VA; 2012:383-433. http://search.proquest.com.pitt.idm.oclc.org/docview/1022252198?accountid=14709.
  9. Rofey DL, Hull EE, Phillips J, Vogt K, Silk JS, Dahl RE. Utilizing Ecological Momentary Assessment in pediatric obesity to quantify behavior, emotion, and sleep. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2010;18(6):1270-2. PMID: 2896245
  10. Rofey DL, Kolko RP, Iosif AM, Silk JS, Bost JE, Feng W, Szigethy EM, Noll RB, Ryan N, Dahl RE. A longitudinal study of childhood depression and anxiety in relation to weight gain. Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2009;40(4):517-26. PMID: 19404733
  11. Malas N, Rofey DL, Kuchera AM, Ortiz-Aguayo R, Gold, M. Development of Motivational Interviewing Training for Pediatric Residents. Clinical Teacher. 2016;Feb3. Doi:10.1111/tct.12503.

Education & Credentials

Education & Training

Education
PhD, Clinical and Developmental Psychology, University of Cincinnati, College of Arts and Sciences
Internship
Clinical Psychology, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Postdoctoral
Clinical Psychology, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, American Academy of Eating Disorders
  • Fellow, The Obesity Society

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