Summary
Cynthia Kroeger is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney specializing in integrative pathophysiology, trauma-informed lifestyle interventions, and meta-research to improve rigor and transparency in health science. With eight years of postdoctoral experience across the US and Australia, she runs clinical trials linking lifetime trauma exposure, mental health, and cardiometabolic disease risk while testing nutrition, exercise, and stress-reduction strategies. Her work bridges mechanistic biomarkers and behavioral change, combining hands-on lab skills (e.g., ELISAs, MRI, DEXA) with expertise in bias detection and reproducible research practices. She brings a rare blend of clinical trial coordination and meta-research insight, driven by themes of trust, interdependence, and interdisciplinary rehabilitation.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Philosophy, Theology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology, Philosophy, Theology at Loyola University Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Integrative Pathophysiology, Nutrition, and Health Promotion, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Integrative Pathophysiology, Nutrition, and Health Promotion at University of Illinois at Chicago