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Ruth E Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN is a Professor and interim PhD Program Director at the University of Arizona College of Nursing. A globally recognized nurse scientist and mind-body exercise interventionist with expertise in cardiovascular epidemiology and clinical trials, she pioneers non-pharmacologic interventions like Tai Chi for improving patient-centered outcomes in older adults with heart disease and stroke.
- Education: PhD (University of California San Francisco, 2005), MSN (Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998), BSN (California State University Fresno, 1980)
- Expertise: Cardiovascular disease prevention, physical activity promotion, integrative health interventions
- Funding: Principal Investigator grants from NIH, American Heart Association, and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Her research spans Tai Chi interventions for chronic disease, symptom management, and fall prevention, with over 90 peer-reviewed publications and 5500+ citations. She received a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University in cardiovascular epidemiology.
- Professional Recognition: Top 10 Tai Chi researcher (1980-2020), Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award
- Leadership: Member of American Heart Association, American Academy of Nursing, and Sigma Theta Tau International
Her work bridges interdisciplinary research, combining nursing, physiology, and behavioral science, with significant media impact and a focus on social determinants of health in vulnerable populations.
