Biography:

 

Rosie Shrout is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. She is a social-health psychologist with specialized training in psychoneuroimmunology, dyadic methods, and behavioural medicine. Her research examines how stress affects relationships and health among women, breast cancer survivors, older adults, and those with chronic disease. She is particularly interested in identifying the underlying psychological, behavioural, and biological pathways that foster health and longevity or fuel disease risk and early mortality. Dr. Shrout serves on the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships and Personal Relationships, and the Early Career Editorial Board for Biopsychosocial Science and Medicine. Her work has been featured in prestigious outlets, including NPR, BBC, and U.S. News and World Report.