Overview
The Healthy Experiences in Aging Longevity in Gerontology Lab (HEALING Lab) is directed by Dr. Tsotsoros in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at the University of Rhode Island. Dr. Tsotsoros received her M.S. in Gerontology from the University of Southern California, and an M.S. in Psychology and Ph.D. in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology from Oklahoma State University. After working at numerous continuing care retirement communities, Dr. Tsotsoros has seen how varying levels of cognitive impairment have diverse consequences on an individual and their family. As the recipient of an Aging Research Dissertation Award by the National Institute on Aging- National Institute of Health, she now studies how adverse childhood experiences influence brain health later throughout the lifecourse. Dr. Tsotsoros is excited about continuing her research in cognition in hopes of contributing to an enhanced quality of life for older adults.
Dr. Tsotsoros currently teaches HDF 201 (Life Span Development II) and HDF 513 (Seminar in Older Adulthood). With a passion for teaching, she aims to make material exciting to students, relevant to their everyday lives, and involve them in the learning process. Dr. Tsotsoros has successfully taught students across the adolescent and adult lifespan, from high school students to older adult lifelong learners.
Dr. Tsotsoros is accepting a Ph.D. student in the Fall of 2024. Please contact her by email if you are interested in applying for a Ph.D. in Human Sciences at the University of Rhode Island.