Dr. Deena Kemp is an assistant professor in the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations at UT Austin. Her research draws on persuasion, emotion, and behavioral economics theories to examine the impact of hard-hitting messages on decision making. She addresses the question of whether disturbing graphic content facilitates persuasive… read more
St. David's CHPR Colloquium Series
St. David’s CHPR Colloquia: “Identity Disruption & Mortality Salience: An Exploration Among Young Women with Breast Cancer” – Jan. 31, 2020
Dr. Kathrynn Pounders is an assistant professor at the Stan Richards School of Advertising & Public Relations at Moody College of Communication. She is a consumer psychologist who investigates emotions, goals, and the self. Her research focuses on the role of emotion and identity in the contexts of communication strategy… read more
St. David’s CHPR Colloquia Series: “Intersectionality, discriminatory experiences, and adolescent health: Preliminary insights and complications” – Dec. 6, 2019
Dr. Aprile Benner’s substantive research interests center on the development of low-income and race/ethnic minority youth, investigating how social contexts influence experiences of marginalization and discrimination, school transitions, and developmental outcomes during adolescence. As a developmental psychologist, the core of her research program is a fundamental developmental question—what are the continuities and… read more
St. David’s CHPR Colloquia Series: “Understanding and Managing Insomnia and Circadian Rhythms Disruptions in Cancer Patients and Survivors” – Nov. 22, 2019
Dr. Oxana Palesh is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University Medical Center. Her research is in the area of cancer control. She is primarily interested in investigating the impact of cancer treatments on sleep, fatigue and quality of life. Dr. Palesh’s current projects include… read more
