Theresa Pauly, PhD
Dr. Theresa Pauly is Assistant Professor in the Department of Gerontology at Simon Fraser University and Canada Research Chair in Social Relationships, Health, and Aging. Dr. Pauly’s research revolves around biopsychosocial contexts of health. Employing an interdisciplinary framework, she explores the bio-behavioural pathways linking social relationships to health outcomes throughout adulthood and old age. A distinguishing aspect of her research lies in the utilization of ambulatory assessment techniques, which capture real-time biopsychosocial data as older adults navigate their daily routines. This innovative methodology integrates self-reported psychosocial factors (e.g., mood) with objectively monitored health behaviours (e.g., physical activity) and biomarkers (e.g., cortisol levels), transcending disciplinary boundaries between social and clinical research. Her current work is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the New Frontiers in Research Fund. The ultimate goal of Dr. Pauly’s research is to inform the development of targeted interventions aimed at promoting resilience in older adults.
Email: theresa_pauly@sfu.ca