Eli Puterman

Eli Puterman is an Associate Professor at the School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia, specializing in health psychology, stress physiology, and physical activity interventions. His research explores how exercise impacts cellular aging, chronic stress, and psychological well-being, particularly in vulnerable populations such as veterans and healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Affiliation: Faculty of Education, School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia
• Research Clusters: Women's Health Research Cluster, BC Diabetes Research Network
• Contact: eli.puterman@ubc.ca

His work employs ecological momentary assessment, machine learning, and longitudinal trials to examine bidirectional relationships between stress and physical activity, with a focus on biomarkers like telomeres and cortisol. Current projects include app-based exercise programs for depression (MoodMover) and virtual training for transplant recipients (Vext).

He supervises graduate students in Kinesiology, including Brook Hadwen, and leads the Fitness, Aging, & Stress (FAST) Lab. His research spans neuroscience, biological aging, and health psychology, with applications in public health policy and digital wellness technologies.