Maxime Caru

Dr. Maxime Caru is an Assistant Professor with dual appointments in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Hematology and Oncology) and the Department of Public Health Sciences at Pennsylvania State University's College of Medicine. He serves as Director of the ONE Group and is affiliated with the Penn State Cancer Institute's Cancer Control program. His work contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatric Oncology, Penn State College of Medicine (2021-2023)
• Postdoctoral Scholar, Cardio-Oncology, Polytechnique Montréal (2020-2021)
• PhD in Psychology, Université Paris Nanterre (2016-2020)
• PhD in Exercise Physiology, Université de Montréal (2016-2020)
• Diploma in Public Administration, Université du Quebec (2018-2019)
• Master's in Adapted Physical Activity and Health, Université Paris Nanterre (2015-2016)
• Master's in Biological Integrative Adaptations of Exercise, Université d'Evry (2014-2015)
• Master's in Physical Activity Sciences, Université de Montréal (2014-2015)
• BS in Exercise Physiology, Université d'Evry (2013-2014)
• Diploma in Animation and Management of Physical Sports and Cultural Activities, Université d'Evry (2011-2013)

Research Focus: Dr. Caru's work centers on pediatric oncology interventions, with emphasis on exercise physiology, cancer survivorship, and multidisciplinary approaches to childhood cancer care. His research integrates physical activity science with psychological support frameworks to improve quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

Recent Publications: His 2025 articles demonstrate strong focus on cancer survivorship interventions, including computational modeling of physical function, lifestyle programs for childhood cancer patients, and psychosocial studies of athlete survivors. Research consistently bridges oncology with rehabilitation science and public health.

Awards and Honors:

• Outstanding Postdoctoral Scholar Award (2023)
• President’s Honor Roll Award (2021)
• Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (2021)
• Emerging Scholars Award (2020)
• Karen Hornbostel Memorial Award (2019)

Leadership: As Director of the ONE Group, Dr. Caru oversees research initiatives integrating oncology, nutrition, and exercise science to develop comprehensive survivorship care models.