Lauren Bigham

Assistant Professor

Lauren Bigham

Assistant Professor

Academic Appointment(s)

Medical College of Georgia
Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior

  • lbigham@augusta.edu
  • (706) 721-2509
  • CN 3303

Education

  • Ph.D., Psychology University of Georgia, 2018

  • MS, Kinesiology in Sport and Exercise Psychology Georgia Southern University, 2010

  • BA, Psychology Mercer University, 2008

Certifications

  • Licensed Psychologist GA Board of Exam Psychologists, 2019

  • PSYC GA Board of Exam Psychologists, 2019

Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year

  • MEDI 6320

    Brain, Behavior, & Movement
  • MEDI 6330

    Healthcare Across the Lifespan
  • RHON 5000

    Hematology-Oncology

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests center on developing and delivering interdisciplinary education in health psychology and psycho-oncology, with a focus on whole-person care and clinical skill-building. I am particularly committed to training future psychologists, physicians, and allied health professionals through experiential supervision, clinical instruction, and the creation of innovative training opportunities in specialty medical settings. I am also dedicated to fostering curiosity, critical thinking, and professional humility across all levels of learner development.

Scholarship

Selected Recent Publications

  • The Effectiveness of a Physical Activity Educational Campaign in a Rural Obstetrics and Gynecology Office., 2016
    Journal Article, Academic Journal
  • Health-related behaviors and technology usage among college students., 2014
    Journal Article, Academic Journal

Research Interests

My research interests center on advancing equitable, patient-centered psychosocial oncology care through ambulatory translational research, inpatient consultation-liaison psychology, and bone marrow transplant populations. I am particularly committed to identifying and reducing disparities in access to psycho-oncology services and integrating mental health care more fully within medical systems.