Raymond Weston

  Assc Professor
  Department: Health and Nutrition Sciences
  Location: 4212b Ingersoll Hall
  Phone: 718-951-5000 x2743
  Fax: 718-951-4670

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A clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Weston has focused his career efforts on the mental and public health needs of people of African descent. He received his B.A. in Psychology from City University in 1971 and attended Boston University School of Social Work immediately following graduation. In 1972, Dr. Weston entered Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, where he received his M.S. and PH.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1976 and 1977 respectively. In 1989, as a member of the Association of Black Psychologists, Dr. Weston was among the psychologists who received training in the prevention and treatment of persons living with AIDS, funded by a grant from NIMH. In 1993, Dr Weston was the recipient of an NIMH Research Fellowship for training in the area of HIV/AIDS.

Education:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH - 1996 (HIV/AIDS Research)

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY - RUTGERS COLLEGE - 1977 (PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL)

Areas of Expertise:
Clinically, Dr. Weston has worked with diverse populations in multiple roles, i.e., direct service, supervisor, coordinator, and director in inpatient and outpatient programs. His research has focused on the impact of racial identity on mental and public health outcomes, e.g., Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug use, HIV/AIDS, and behavioral health. His current investigations focus on the use of Computer Assisted Instruction as a tool for the dissemination of health related information.

Books and Publications
Weston, R. E. , Weston, P. J., Lepore, S.J., Carolina, D.S., Pinto, J.T. (2007). Evaluation of a Prostate Cancer Computer Assisted Instructional Model for Communities of African Descent. Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment. 15(1):45 - 68. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2007

Weston, R. E., Weston, P. J., Futterman, R. F., Lepore, S. , J., Carolina, D. S., Pinto, J. T., Lang, M. A., Thomas, R., I., Cardwell, J. J., & Gordon, A. P. (2007). Effectiveness of a Modified Computer Assisted Instructional Tool in the Dissemination of Prostate Cancer Information to Men of African Descent through Black Churches. Journal of African American Studies. In Press. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2007

Weston, R.E., Thomas, R.I., Lang, M.A., Weston, P.J., Cardwell, J. & Gordon, A.P. (2005). Formative Evaluation of a Hepatitis C Virus Computer Assisted Instruction Tool for Communities of African Descent (R). Californian Journal of Health Promotion. 3(1):103-116.

(Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2005

Weston, R.E. & Stayton, C.D. for the Community Intern Partnership (2004). The Use of the Community Diffusion Model to Develop Community Partnerships and Overcome Barriers to an Urban College Internship Program (R). Californian Journal of Health Promotion. 2(4): 1-19.

(Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2004

Weston, R.E., Rapkin, B.D., Potts, R.G., Smith, M.Y. (1998). The Role of Psycho-Oncology in medically underserved communities. In Holland, J. (Ed.) Textbook of Psycho-Oncology: Psychological Care of the Patient with Cancer. New York:Oxford University Press. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1998

Resnicow, K., Vaughan, R., Futterman, R., Weston, R.E., Royce, J., Parms, C., Davis-Hearn, M., Freeman, H.P., Orlandi, M.A. (1997). A Self-Help Smoking Cessation Program for Inner-City African Americans: Results from the Harlem Health Connection Project (R). Health Education and Behavior. 24(2):201-217. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1997

Resnicow, K., Vaughan, R., Futterman, R., Weston, R.E., Royce, J., Parms, C., Davis-Hearn, M., Freeman, H.P., Orlandi, M.A. (1997). A Self-Help Smoking Cessation Program for Inner-City African Americans: Results from the Harlem Health Connection Project (R). Health Education and Behavior. 24(2):201-217. (Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 1997

Orlandi, M.A., Weston, R.E., Epstein, L.G. (EDS.). (1992). Cultural Competence for Evaluators: A Guide for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Practitioners Working with Ethnic/Racial Communities. Office for Substance Abuse Prevention, Division of Community Prevention and Training. DHHS Printing Office, Publication No. (ADM) 92-1884, Washington, D.C. (Books and Publications: Edited Book) 1992

Orlandi, M. A., Landers, C., Weston, R., and Haley, N. A. (1990). Diffusion of Health Promotion Innovations. Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research and Practice. K. Glanz, F.M. Lewis and B. K. Rimer (Eds.). 400 436. San Francisco, CA:Jossey Bass Inc. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1990