SBM Behavior Change Grand Rounds Webinar Series
Since 2017, the SBM Behavior Change Grand Rounds Webinar Series has delivered over 150 behavioral medicine webinars to the broader SBM community. These online learning sessions provide valuable professional development and training opportunities on key topics identified by SBM members.
Each webinar is developed in collaboration with SBM’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs), Councils, or Committees and is designed to meet specific learning objectives relevant to the field of behavioral medicine.
Live webinars are hosted on select Wednesdays each month. SBM members can attend for free, while non-members may register for $45 per session. All webinars in the Grand Rounds Series are recorded and available on-demand for SBM members, offering convenient access to past trainings anytime.
Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or stay current with emerging trends, the SBM Grand Rounds Webinar Series supports your ongoing continuing education in behavioral medicine.
Upcoming Webinars
Non-Federal Funding for Behavioral Medicine Research (Part 2)
Thursday, July 9, 1-2 pm ET.
This webinar is being sponsored by the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s Scientific Education Council and led by the Health Equity and Aging Special Interest Groups (SIGs).
The demand for information related to non-federal funding opportunities is increasing. Our goal is to be responsive to our members’ needs and share information on the funding landscape related to multiple fields within behavioral medicine. Hence, panelists (program officers) will briefly present the funding opportunities available at their organization, describe funding or research priorities, and any requirements that may be unique to their organization or application (e.g., must include a community partner, institutional support required, etc.). Webinar logistics are listed below.
Learning Objectives:
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Learn about the variety of grant mechanisms and funding portfolios across multiple organizations
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Understand recent changes to funding priorities and review processes
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Discover strategies and tips for funding success in the current environment
Speakers:
Angela Johnson, MPH, CRA
American Heart Association
Angela Johnson is a seasoned research administration professional who holds a Master of Public Health and is a Certified Research Administrator (CRA). Since joining the American Heart Association in 2016, she has advanced into her current role as Sr. Research & Grants Administrator. In this capacity, she leads peer review management for the Heart Association’s foundational award programs and serves as a consultant to departments that do not traditionally facilitate peer review, offering guidance on best practices. She also provides expertise in system and tool administration, supporting efficient and effective grants management operations.
In her spare time, Angela is an active volunteer, frequently supporting Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Sarah Fontaine, PhD
Alzheimer's Association
Dr. Sarah Fontaine is Senior Director for Medical and Scientific Affairs at the Alzheimer's Association, where she oversees the organization's international grants programming and helps drive a global research agenda aimed at ending Alzheimer's and all other dementia. In this role, she works at the intersection of science, strategy, and philanthropy to advance discoveries that translate into meaningful impact for patients, families, and caregivers worldwide.
Prior to joining the Alzheimer's Association, Dr. Fontaine served as a Program Manager at the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) within the U.S. Department of Defense, where she managed competitive research portfolios in Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and neurotrauma/traumatic brain injury, overseeing programs funded through congressional appropriations. Dr. Fontaine received her Ph.D. from the University of Bath, England, and went on to hold postdoctoral and research faculty appointments at Indiana University, the University of South Florida, and the University of Kentucky. Her research focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, tauopathies, and neurotrauma — work that continues to inform her commitment to advancing the science behind dementia care and treatments.
Claire Gibbons, PhD, MPH
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Claire Gibbons, Ph.D. M.P.H, is a Senior Program Officer in the Research Evaluation and Learning Department at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Claire has led multiple national research programs for RWJF and works on wide variety of topic areas related to health. She is the co-editor of a just-released book focused on structural racism as a barrier to health equity. A resident of Northern Virginia, she spends a ridiculous amount of her personal time taking care of Max, her family’s three-legged miniature Australian shepherd.
Moderator:
Irina Mindlis, PhD, MPH
Dr. Irina Mindlis is a clinical health psychologist and faculty member in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health of Rutgers University’s Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, within the Parker Health Group Division of Geriatrics. Her research centers on developing scalable interventions to improve mental health outcomes for older adults with multimorbidity and serious illness in primary care, palliative care, and community settings. At SBM, she chairs the Aging SIG.
Drew Pickett, PhD, MSEd
Dr. Drew Pickett is a faculty member at the School of Public Health- Bloomington at Indiana University, where is also holds affiliations with the Irsay Institute for Sociomedical Science Research, Center for Aging Research (IUCAR), and the Center for Health by Design (CHxD). His research focuses on the development of community-based interventions to promote healthy behaviors (e.g., physical activity) among older adults and caregivers, with particular emphasis on health disparity populations. He is an active member of both the Aging & Health Equity SIGs at SBM.
Chat Ambassador: Jessica (Jess) Gorzelitz, PhD, MS
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Kickstart Your SBM Journey—Anytime, Any Career Stage
Whether you're brand new to SBM or a seasoned member ready to re-engage, the SBM Kickstart Webinar Series is your standing invitation to connect with the community, meet leadership, and discover meaningful ways to shape your path within the Society.
Held three times a year and open to all members, each live session is designed to inform, inspire, and activate—no matter where you are in your SBM journey.
Each session unfolds in two powerful parts:
First, sit down with current SBM leaders for candid interviews about their personal journeys to leadership—the paths they took, the turns they didn't expect, and the opportunities that made all the difference. Then, dive into a comprehensive overview of SBM: our culture, governance, mission, and value proposition, along with the many ways you can get involved or make a real difference through advocacy.
Throughout each session, participants are encouraged to submit questions in real time and engage actively in the chat—because this is a conversation, not just a presentation.
⭐ Live Kickstart Webinars: November • February • May ⭐
All sessions begin at 12:00 PM ET. Attend one—or all three—to meet different leaders, broaden your network, and gain a fresh perspective each time.
November 5, 2025
Guests: Dr. Robert Newton, SBM President-Elect, and Dr. Michael Diefenbach, Chair, SBM Development Council (recording available)
February 4, 2026
Guests: Dr. Christine Hunter, SBM President, and Dr. Claudio Nigg, SBM Leadership Identification and Inclusion Committee and Consultation Program Consultant (recording available)
⭐ May 6, 2026 ⭐
Guests: Dr. Michelle Cardel and Dr. Valerie Myers, members of the behavioral medicine industry, Planning Committee and SBM Consultation Program Consultants (recording available)
STAY TUNED! A new Kickstarter Webinar Series will begin in November 2026!
Webinar Recordings
Recordings of past Behavior Change Grand Rounds webinars are free for SBM members and available for purchase by non-members.
To view a recording:
- SBM members and non-members with an SBM account, click here to log in and access the recordings page. You will be able to reset your username and/or password if you have forgotten them.
- Non-members without an account, click here to create a login. A login is required to register for upcoming webinars or to purchase and view webinar recordings.
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Your Target Audience, Our Members
SBM's webinar series brings together behavioral medicine's most engaged professionals for monthly sessions on the science driving the field. Sponsoring a session, or the full series, keeps your organization visible to researchers, clinicians, and students long after the live event, through on-demand recordings, promotional emails, and social media.
Individual Webinar
~6,000 impressions
- Logo on 2 promotional emails
- Logo on webinar page
- Logo on slide deck (live + recording)
- 1 social post with sponsorship mention
Full Webinar Series
~32,000 impressions
- Logo on all 6 slide decks (live + recording)
- Banner ad on 12 promotional emails
- Ad on webinar page (5 months)
- 6 social posts with sponsorship mention
Full Visibility Package
~48,708 impressions + webinar reach
- Full 6 webinar series sponsorship + benefits
- Annual Meeting email banner (3 months)
- Annual Meeting page banner (3 months)
- 2 Industry Resources emails