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About Our Research
About Our Research
The Healthy Aging after Cancer Laboratory focuses on how individuals age after cancer and how physical activity can improve outcomes such as cognitive function, mobility, and psychosocial health.
Our approach integrates evidence from observational studies with behavioral and implementation science to design and deliver sustainable physical activity interventions in clinical and community settings. By bridging research and real-world application, we aim to develop strategies that prevent, mitigate, and treat accelerated aging after cancer.Â
Our research explores:
Determinants and outcomes of physical activity behavior after a cancer diagnosis;
Mechanisms through which physical activity can maximize physiological, cognitive, and psychosocial health during survivorship;
Use of population-level data to identify key health indicators that can be targeted via lifestyle intervention;
Implementation facilitators and barriers to sustaining interventions in clinics and communities, and key adaptations to support the integration of lifestyle behaviors into the standard of cancer care.
Recently Completed Studies
Recently Completed Studies
An observational study in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy and surgery to better understand changes in mental health, cognitive function, and physical activity in the perioperative setting.
A pilot randomized controlled physical activity intervention delivered by a licensed physical therapist during chemotherapy for breast cancer. The trial was designed for feasibility and to prevent a clinically meaningful decline in cognitive function.
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