TecHealth Director
SmartState Endowed Chair
Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Dr. West is a clinical psychologist who brings extensive research experience in behavioral interventions for weight management with a focus on using technology to deliver evidence-based obesity treatments.
Dr. West will be accepting exercise science doctoral students for Fall. Please email her if you are interested and have any questions.
TecHealth Deputy Director
Associate Professor, Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior
Dr. Turner-McGrievy’s research focuses on behavioral interventions for weight loss and the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases through the use of podcasting, social media and emerging technologies.
Dr. Turner-McGrievy will be accepting health promotion doctoral students for Fall. Please email her if you are interested and have any questions.
TecHealth Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Health Promotion, Education, & Behavior
Dr. Monroe is an exercise physiologist whose research primarily focuses on technology-based approaches to effectively promote and assess physical activity, as well as to deliver effective behavioral weight control for adults.
Dr. Monroe will be accepting health promotion doctoral students for Fall. Please email her if you are interested and have any questions.
TecHealth Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Dr. Pellegrini is an exercise physiologist whose research has focused on the development and implementation of technology-supported behavioral interventions targeting diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior and weight loss.
Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab
Dr. Pellegrini will be accepting exercise science doctoral students for Fall. Please email her if you are interested and have any questions.
TecHealth Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise Science
Dr. Yang has research interests in utilizing real-time data capture techniques to understand the dynamics of health behavior change and maintenance in naturalistic settings. He also investigates the role of mindfulness and affective states in regulating physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns. He has experience working with children, college students, and the older adult population.
Dr. Yang is currently accepting Exercise Science doctoral students for Fall. Please email him if you are interested in applying or have any questions.
TecHealth Project Coordinator
Ms. Borden assists the TecHealth Director and research team in all activities within the Center.
Project Coordinator
Ms. Cooper is the Project Coordinator for the Phone-Based Walk with Ease Program in Adults with Arthritis Study. Krystal obtained her BA degree in Experimental Psychology from UofSC. She also obtained her MHA from UofSC in Health Services Policy and Management. Her background includes mental health, credentialing of hospital medical staff, policy development and research study recruitment and coordination.
TecHealth Research Associate
Dr. Stansbury is exploring the interactions between physical, nutritional, and psychological components of wellness on weight management. She is particularly interested in adherence to behavior modification strategies and utilizing technology to facilitate healthy lifestyle change.
Project Coordinator
Ms. Wingard is the Project Coordinator for the Technology Interventions to Improve Outcomes After Knee Replacement Study and the Healthy Living After Knee Replacement Study. She obtained her BS degree in Food Science/Human Nutrition from Clemson University and is a Registered Dietition. She also obtained her MSPH from UofSC in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior. Her background includes experience in clinical nutrition and research study coordination/intervention implementation.