Health Communication Research Laboratory
Our research takes a communibiological approach to studying communication phenomena. We investigate how human physiology affects how we communicate and how our communication affects our physiology.
As a student research associate you’ll learn how to design and carry out interdisciplinary experiments and work directly with study participants assessing vital signs, collecting samples and performing a host of other important duties.
Current projects:
- How the exchange of negative messages affects immune system function
- How restricted communication within organizational contexts can affect cardiovascular health
We focus on non-pharmacological interventions that can help improve interpersonal relationships, reduce the negative effects of conflict, and improve overall physical and mental health.
Director:
- Alice E. Veksler, PhD
Location:
Forbes 2079
Affiliates:
- Justin P. Boren, PhD
Communication Department, Santa Clara University - Jen Eden, PhD
School of Communication and the Arts, Marist College