Scott Roberts, PhD is Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at the U-M School of Public Health where he directs its certificate program in Public Health Genetics and co-directs a dual master’s degree program in Public Health and Genetic Counseling. 

Dr. Roberts' research addresses ethical and psychosocial issues involved in disclosing genetic test information. He has studied participants' motivations and interests in genetic testing, the psychological impact of providing risk disclosure, and health behavior changes prompted by risk assessment. His work in this area has addressed genetic testing in numerous contexts, including Alzheimer's disease, hereditary cancer syndromes, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and workplace wellness programs. 

Dr. Roberts also has interests in mental health and aging, including public education about brain health and the development of support programs to promote successful aging. Before coming to U-M, Dr. Roberts served as Co-Director of the Education Core in the NIA-funded Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Center. He now directs the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core.

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