Thaddeus Wesley Warren Pace

The goal of Dr. Pace's research is to understand the bidirectional connections that exist between the mind and the body, and to use this knowledge to make people healthier. His scholarship complements his work in the classroom, where he teaches mind-body science. Current research in Pace's lab seeks to further what we know about the biopsychological mechanisms that link psychological stress and illness (e.g., anxiety, depression), and to develop contemplative interventions that ameliorate stress-related illness. Dr. Pace has made significant contributions to what we know about the mechanisms of how psychological stress impacts health in those at risk for stress-related illnesses, and how cancer, cancer treatments, and stress impact the mind. He has also conducted research to improve the lives of frontline workers, in particular firefighters who are at increased risk for anxiety and depression. He has used his knowledge of stress and psychoneuroimmunology to develop new interventions for survivors of cancer and their families who often experience fatigue and depression, as well as firefighters who experience significant stress. His research has and continues to be funded by the National Institutes of Health, and more recently has also been funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.