What is a Clinical Scientist?

As a graduate of a doctoral program accredited by the Psychological Clinical Science Accredidation System (PCSAS), Dr. Grinberg places a strong emphasis on the importance of research in providing high-quality, science-based treatment. He continues to participate in research activities in his capacity as a psychologist at the Veterans Affairs Hospital and in collabration with researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Selected References

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

Ghadimi, S, Grinberg, A, Mitchell, MN, …Fung, C.H. (2023). Sleep characteristics and use of multiple benzodiazepine receptor agonists in older adults. J Am Geriatr; 1- 4. doi:10.1111/jgs.18528

Song Y., Kelly M.R., Fung C.H., Dzierzewski J., Grinberg A.M., … Alessi C. (2021). Change in Dysfunctional Sleep-Related Beliefs is Associated with Changes in Sleep and Other Health Outcomes Among Older Veterans with Insomnia: Findings from a Randomized Controlled Trial, Annals of behavioral medicine : a publication of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, kaab030. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/abm/kaab030

Gould, H. M., D’Eon, M. S., Grinberg, A. M., Chakravarthy, K. V., Castellanos, J., & Rutledge, T. (2021). Psychosocial characteristics of candidates for implantable pain devices: validation of an assessment model. Pain Management, 11(2), 159-172.

Carlson, G.C., Kelly, M.R., Grinberg, A.M., …Martin, J.L. (2020). Insomnia Precipitating Events among Women Veterans: The Impact of Traumatic and Nontraumatic Events on Sleep and Mental Health Symptoms. Behavioral sleep medicine, 1–17. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/15402002.2020.1846537

Fung, C.H., Martin, J.L., Alessi, C., Dzierzewski, J.M.,…Grinberg, A.M., …Kierlin, L. (2019). Hypnotic Discontinuation Using a Blinded (Masked) Tapering Approach: A Case Series. Front Psychiatry.

Fung, C. H., Martin, J. L., Hays, R. D., Col, N., … Grinberg, A. , … Alessi, C. (2019). Development of a Program Promoting Person‐Centered Care of Older Adults with Sleep Apnea. J Am Geriatr Soc. doi:10.1111/jgs.16084

Grinberg, A. M., D'Eon, M. S., Ellison, J. K., Rutledge, T., Castellanos, J., & Chakravarthy, K. V. (2019). A revised psychosocial assessment model for implantable pain devices to improve their evidence basis and consensus with updated pain management guidelines. Pain Management, 9(2), 139-149.

Grinberg, A. M., O’Hara, K. L., & Sbarra, D. A. (2017). Preliminary evidence of attenuated blood pressure reactivity to acute stress in adults following a recent marital separation. Psychol Health, 33(3), 430-444.

Book Chapters:

Simpson, N., Grinberg, A., Martin, J.L., Fung, C.H., Sweetman, A. (publication pending) Integrating Hypnotic Tapers into CBT-I in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia in the Context of Comorbid Health Conditions

Grinberg, A.M., Ung, S., Roman, B. (2020). The Impact of Self-Efficacy on Behavior Change Among Pulmonary Patients: The Roles of Socio-Cultural and Mental Health Factors in Enhancing Patient Engagement in Pulmonary Healthcare.

Recent Posters and Symposia:

Grinberg, A.M., McGowan, S.K., Kelly, M.R., & Martin, J.L., (September 2023). Pilot Implementation of a VA Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic Orientation Group. Presented as part of scheduled data blitz at the 5th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, San Diego, CA.

Grinberg, A.M., Kelly, M.R., Martin, J.L., Alessi, C.A… Fung, C.H. (April, 2020) Early Results from an Ongoing Trial of a Novel Method to Discontinue Hypnotic Medication among Chronic Users. Poster to be presented at the 41st Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA. (conference cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic)