Cristy Geno Rasmussen, PhD

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Research Scientist

Department of Health Promotion, Social, and Behavioral Health
University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Public Health

Professional Summary

• 2016-present, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion
• 2015-present, Research Scientist, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
• 2002-2015, Scientist and Health Services Research Manager, Kaiser Permanente Colorado

Education

• 2013, PhD, University of Colorado Denver
• 1999, MPH, University of Northern Colorado
• 1995, BS, University of Missouri Columbia

Research interests

• Obesity and chronic disease prevention across the life course
• Health equity and literacy
• Qualitative and evaluation methodology
• Dissemination and implementation research and science
• Early care and education (ECE) in childhood obesity prevention

Selected Publications

• Diego Osuna, Manuel Barrera Jr., Lisa A. Strycker, Deborah J. Toobert, Russell E. Glasgow, Cristy R. Geno, Fabio Almeida, Malena Perdomo, Diane King, Alyssa Tinley Doty. Methods for the Cultural Adaptation of a Diabetes Lifestyle Intervention for Latinas: An Illustrative Project. Health Promotion Practice 2011; 12(3):341-348.
• Toobert, D.J., Strycker, L.A., Glasgow, R.E., Osuna, D., Doty, A.T., Barrera, M., Geno, C.R., Ritzwoller, D.P. Viva Bien!: Overcoming Recruitment Challenges in a Multiple-Risk-Factor Diabetes Trial. American Journal of Health Behavior 2010; Jul-Aug; 34(4): 432-41.
• Reynolds, K.M., Buller, D.B., Yaroch, A.L., Maloy, J., Geno, C., & Cutter, G.R. Effects of program exposure and engagement with tailored prevention communication on sun protection by young adolescents. Journal of Health Communication. 2008; 13(7):619-36.
• David Buller, PhD, Kim Reynolds, PhD, Amy Yaroch, PhD, Gary Cutter, PhD, Joan Hines, MPH, Cristy Geno, MPH, Julie Maloy, MS., Melissa Brown, MA, W. Gill Woodall, PhD, Joseph Grandpre, PhD Effects of the Sunny Days, Healthy Ways Curriculum on Students in Grades 6-8. Am J Prev Med 2006; 30:13-22.
• Amy Yaroch, PhD, Kim Reynolds, PhD, David Buller, PhD, Julie Maloy, MS., Cristy Geno, MPH. Validity of a sun safety diary using UV monitors in middle school children. Health Education and Behavior 2006; 33(3): 340-351.

Professional Affiliations

• American Public Health Association
• Society of Behavioral Medicine
• American Evaluation Association