Jamie Petersson

Biography

As a PhD student in medical sciences specializing in psychosocial oncology under Dr. Linda Carlson at the University of Calgary, Jamie seeks to understand how spending time in natural environments can impact cancer care. Jamie's research interests also include the complex interaction between the mind and the body in cancer care. Her current research project, the Mindful-Gut Study, looks at how a mindfulness program tailored to individuals with cancer can reduce chronic psychosocial and gastrointestinal symptoms and change the gut microbiota. As a CAN-PACT trainee, Jamie will assist the team with research-related tasks, design educational opportunities, and participate in training activities.