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Michael Antoni is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences, University of Miami. He serves as Associate Director of the Health Division and Director of the Center for Psycho-Oncology Research. His work focuses on transdisciplinary research developing and testing cognitive-behavioral stress management (CBSM) interventions to improve psychosocial adaptation, quality of life, and health outcomes in cancer patients, particularly for breast and prostate cancer populations. He explores the interplay between psychosocial factors (coping, social support) and biobehavioral mechanisms (neuroendocrine, inflammatory, anti-viral immune functioning).
- Intervention formats: Culturally-adapted live groups, DVD, eHealth, mHealth, and virtual reality platforms
- Affiliations: Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Population Science Group (PSG), Behavioral and Community Based Shared Resource (BCSR)
Research trends from his 15 most recent publications (2025) include: addressing social adversity in cancer patients, leveraging digital therapeutics for stress management, analyzing neighborhood-level health disparities, and exploring mindfulness-based and music therapy interventions for stress reduction. His work emphasizes biobehavioral pathways, health equity, and technology-enhanced behavioral interventions.
Key areas in his research: psychosocial oncology, stress-related biomarkers, digital health interventions, and culturally tailored therapies. He leads the Antoni Lab, which investigates stress management, adaptation, and biobehavioral processes in cancer patients and survivors.
