Michael G Perri, Ph.D.
Dean
About Michael G Perri
Michael G. Perri, PhD, ABPP, is the Dean of the College of Public Health and Health Professions and the Robert G. Frank Endowed Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology. Dr. Perri was appointed Dean in 2009, after serving as interim dean for two years. Under his leadership, the college has grown from 1,700 to 2,553 students and has expanded its academic portfolio to include a doctorate of occupational therapy, PhD programs and concentrations in biostatistics, environmental and global health, epidemiology, One Health, public health, social and behavioral sciences, an online Master of Public Health, and a Bachelor of Public Health. Dr. Perri’s research focuses on health promotion and disease prevention through changes in diet and physical activity. He has contributed to more than 200 publications and has been the principal investigator or co-investigator for more than $65 million in research grants and contracts. Dr. Perri is an elected fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Society of Behavioral Medicine, and the Obesity Society. He is the recipient of the American Psychological Association’s Samuel M. Turner Award for Distinguished Contributions to Applied Research in Clinical Psychology and the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Distinguished Research Mentor Award.
Teaching Profile
Board Certifications
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Clinical PsychologyAmerican Board of Professional Psychology
Research Profile
Health promotion; behavioral management of obesity
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Publications
Grants
Education
Contact Details
- Business:
- (352) 273-6214
- Business:
- mperri@phhp.ufl.edu
- Business Mailing:
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PO Box 100185
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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1225 CENTER DR STE 4101
GAINESVILLE FL 32610