معرفی
Kerry Sherman is a Professor at Macquarie University's School of Psychological Sciences and a leading Health Psychologist specializing in behavioral medicine and psycho-oncology. Her research spans decision making in cancer and genetic testing, body image disturbance in physical illnesses, self-compassion interventions, and psychosocial outcomes in endometriosis, infertility, and caregiver contexts.
- Current affiliation: Macquarie University, School of Psychological Sciences
- Key research themes: Medical decision support, body image interventions, stress beliefs, and psychosocial adaptation to chronic illness
Recent work focuses on digital interventions like the EndoSMS text messaging program for endometriosis and BRECONDA online decision aid for breast reconstruction. She has received prestigious awards including the Society of Behavioral Medicine Fellowship and International Society of Behavioral Medicine's Distinguished Career Contribution Award.
- Scientific awards: 19 major honors (2001-2022)
- Research outputs: 202+ publications and 21 funded projects
As Deputy Head of Department (Learning and Teaching), she contributes to health psychology education while supervising PhD/MRes students in areas like prostate cancer cognition, lymphoedema self-management, and endometriosis psychosocial impacts.
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