Christina Pierpaoli Parker, PhD and a postdoctoral clinical research fellow at the University of Alabama, specializes in adult and geriatric behavioral medicine. Her research and clinical interests explore the intersection of psychological and physical health, focusing on the adjustment to, as well as the prevention and management of chronic health conditions. Christina translates her academic and clinical work for Eng(aging), her blog on Psychology Today.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions of Christina Pierpaoli Parker are her own and do not reflect those of her employer, including the University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham.