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Dr. Line Caes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Stirling's Faculty of Natural Science. Her work focuses on the bidirectional influences between parents and children during painful experiences, particularly in early childhood and chronic illness contexts. She holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Ghent University and has held academic positions at institutions including NUI Galway and the IWK Health Centre in Canada. Her research emphasizes family functioning, pediatric chronic pain management, and online self-management interventions for adolescents. Awards include the IASP Early Career Research Grant and multiple University of Stirling recognitions. She actively contributes to professional networks like the IASP SIG Pain in Childhood and the European Paediatric Psychology Network.
- Education: PhD Clinical Psychology (Ghent University, 2012), MSc Psychology (Ghent University, 2008)
- Research Themes: Parent-child interactions in pediatric pain, family resilience in chronic illness, and developmental transitions in pain management
- Awards: Dr John T Goodman Award (2013), Louise and Alan Edwards Fellowship (2012-14)
- Grants: Over £310k secured for projects on online pain management programs and youth pain experiences
Her work bridges clinical practice and research, with a focus on translating findings into effective interventions. She supervises students in the MSc Health Psychology program and collaborates internationally on projects such as the iPeer2Peer mentoring program for youth with chronic pain.
