We develop and test behavioral lifestyle interventions that help people with cancer adopt and sustain physical activity, reduce sedentary behavior, improve nutrition, and manage stress.
Our multidisciplinary team of behavioral scientists, exercise physiologists, and public health scientists brings expertise in human movement science, exercise oncology, cardio-oncology, and cancer prevention and control. Our research focuses on the design, implementation, and delivery of behavioral lifestyle interventions—including physical activity, sedentary behavior, nutrition, and stress management—for cancer patients and survivors who may be at increased risk for comorbidities and compromised quality of life.
Our research program draws on social cognitive and socio-ecological perspectives to understand the determinants and consequences of adopting and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviors across the cancer continuum. We seek to develop interventions that are not only efficacious, but also feasible, accessible, and sustainable in real-world clinical and community settings.
Our primary lines of inquiry include:
- Physical activity, sedentary behavior, and nutrition in disease prevention and health promotion.
- Exercise and cardio-oncology, with a focus on improving cardiovascular health and functional outcomes among people with cancer.
- Technology-enabled behavioral interventions to improve the reach, delivery, and sustainability of clinical lifestyle programs.