Michele D Levine, PhD

Professor of Psychiatry, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, and Psychology

Current Appointments

  • Co-Director, Clinical Psychology Internship and Postdoctoral Training Program

Areas of Expertise

  • Women & Reproductive Health
  • Eating Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorders
Michele D. Levine, PhD
Expertise & Interests Selected Publications Education & Credentials Related News

Expertise & Interests

Research Interests

Pregnant/postpartum health; Binge eating and disordered eating behavior; Perinatal health equity

Clinical Interests

Perinatal health; Eating behaviors and disorders

Education Interests

Research mentorship; Training clinical psychologists

Selected Publications

  1. Call CC, Jouppi RJ, Emery-Tavernier RL, Grace JL, Sweeney GM, Conlon RPK, Ferguson EA, Levine MD. Pregnancy Eating Attitudes-Questionnaire (PEA-Q): Exploratory factor analysis and psychometric performance in a pregnant community sample with body mass index = 25. Appetite. 2024
  2. Levine MD, Emery RL, Conlon RPK, Marcus MD, Germeroth LJ, Salk RH, & Cheng, Y. Depressive symptoms assessed near the end of pregnancy predict differential response to postpartum smoking relapse prevention intervention. Ann Behav Med. 2020:54:119-124 PMCID: PMC7170725
  3. Donofry S, Jouppi R, Call C, Kolko-Conlon R, Levine MD. Improvements in cardiovascular health over the perinatal period predicts lower postpartum psychological distress. JAHA. 2024 May; In press. PMID: 38234856 PMCID: PMC10793538 doi: 10.1101/2023.12.22.23300475
  4. Levine MD, Emery Tavernier RL, Conlon R, Grace J, Sweeny GM, Wang B, Cheng Y. Loss of control eating during pregnancy is associated with excessive gestational weight gain among individuals with overweight and obesity. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2023 May; 23(1): 340. PMID: 37173628 PMCID: PMC10176920
  5. Jouppi RJ, Cheng Y, Donofry SD, Call CC, Niemi S, Kolko Conlon RP, Levine MD. Associations between prenatal loss of control eating and cardiovascular health during pregnancy. Health Psychol. 2024 Sep;43(9):673-683. PMID: 38635188
  6. Kolko Conlon RP, Hu H, Saptono A, Hawkins MS, Parmanto B, Levine MD, Buysse DJ. Formative development of ClockWork for the postpartum period: A theory-based intervention to harness the circadian timing system to address cardiometabolic health-related behaviors. Int J Environ Res. Public Health 2023 Feb; 20(4): 3669.
  7. Donofry SD, Winograd DG, Kothari DD, Call CC, Magee KE, Jouppi RJ, Conlon RPK, Levine MD. Mindfulness in pregnancy and postpartum: Protocol of a pilot randomized trial of virtually delivered Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to promote well-being during the perinatal period. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health. 2024 May; 21(5):622. PMID: 38791836 PMCID: PMC11121592
  8. Call CC, Magee K, Conlon RK, Hipwell AE, Levine MD. Disordered eating during pregnancy among individuals participating in the special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Eating Behaviors 2023 April; 49:101726. PMID: 37079978
  9. Emery RL, Benno MT, Salk RH, Kolko RP, & Levine MD. Healthcare provider advice on gestational weight gain: Uncovering a need for more effective weight counseling. J Obstet Gynaecol. 2018:38(7):916-921. PMCID: PMC6151156
  10. Sheynblyum M, Kolko Conlon R, Donofry SD, Levine MD. Incorporating skills for managing mood, stress, and sleep into gestational weight gain intervention. J Contemp Psychother. 2022 Dec; 53: 157-163.

Education & Credentials

Education & Training

Education
PhD, Clinical Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, School of Arts and Sciences
Internship
Clinical Psychology, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Fellowship
Psychology, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC
Postdoctoral
Clinical Psychology, University of Pittsburgh

Professional Affiliations

  • Fellow, Society of Behavioral Medicine
  • Fellow, The Obesity Society
  • Member, Executive Committee, Academy of Psychological Clinical Science
  • Member, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies

Selected Honors & Awards

  • Best Abstract, Women's Health, Society of Behavioral Medicine
  • Junior Scholar Award for Biobehavioral Health Research, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

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