Nicole M. Alberts

Nicole M. Alberts is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Behavioural Health Intervention within the Department of Psychology at Concordia University. Her work focuses on leveraging digital health technologies to improve behavioral health outcomes across the lifespan, with emphasis on accessible evidence-based interventions for chronic pain, anxiety, and depression.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA from the University of Saskatchewan
• MA from the University of Regina
• PhD from the University of Regina
• Pre-Doctoral Residency at the University of Washington
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the University of Washington

Dr. Alberts' research program centers on digital health innovation for vulnerable populations, particularly childhood cancer survivors and individuals with sickle cell disease. She develops and tests internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy and wearable-based interventions targeting pain management, cancer-related worry, and health anxiety. Her approach integrates technology with psychological science to overcome treatment access barriers.

Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on pediatric pain management and digital intervention development, with recent work emphasizing wearable respiratory monitoring, mobile adherence tools for sickle cell disease, and systematic reviews of eHealth in oncology. Her interdisciplinary research bridges psychology, oncology, and biomedical engineering.

Her distinguished recognition includes:

• Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Behavioural Health Intervention

Dr. Alberts directs the Behavioural Health Innovations Lab, where she leads multidisciplinary teams in developing and validating digital therapeutics. She mentors students through research projects and teaches PSYC 447/724: Current Issues in Health Psychology, scheduled for Winter 2025. Her work involves extensive collaboration with national research networks including the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study and Sickle Cell Clinical Research and Intervention Program.