Dr. Andria Morielli
Positions
Member
Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute
Affiliations
Lead Scientist, Individuals & Families, Workplaces
Alberta Health Services
Contact information
Background
Educational Background
BSc Clinical Exercise Physiology, Concordia University, 2011
MSc Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, 2015
PhD Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, 2020
Biography
Dr. Andria Morielli is a Lead Scientist in Cancer Prevention and Screening Innovation (CPSI), Division of Public Health Evidence and Innovation (PHEI), Provincial Population & Public Health (PPPH), Alberta Health Services (AHS). Dr. Morielli has multidisciplinary expertise as it relates to oncology including kinesiology, behaviour change theories and interventions, clinical trials, epidemiology, multilevel determinants of health and patient-reported outcomes.
Research
Areas of Research
- Addressing modifiable health behaviours for cancer risk reduction
The goal within CPSI is to conduct applied research to reduce the cancer burden emphasizing settings-based and equitable approaches. In her current role, Dr. Morielli focuses on co-developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based, theory-driven, lifestyle interventions with partners to reduce the risk of developing cancer and improve survivorship after a cancer diagnosis. Utilizing a transdisciplinary approach, she integrates, methods from behavioral science, clinical research, epidemiology, and implementation science into her research.
Publications
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