Carissa Low

Dedicated to nurturing talent in the field of behavioral medicine and technology, Dr. Carissa A. Low is an esteemed Assistant Professor of Medicine, Psychology, and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Pittsburgh. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology and health, she also holds an affiliation with the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, where she contributes to advancing the understanding of human-computer interactions in healthcare settings. Dr. Low serves as the Director of the Mobile Sensing and Health Institute, where she leads innovative research initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes through the use of mobile technology. Her work focuses on the personalized delivery of interventions and remote patient monitoring, leveraging cutting-edge mobile technologies to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of healthcare. After earning her PhD in clinical health psychology from UCLA in 2008, Dr. Low completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Pittsburgh. She joined the faculty in 2013, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and a passion for integrating psychological principles with technological advancements to address complex health challenges. Her research has been recognized and funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Mental Health. These grants have supported her exploration into how mobile technology can be harnessed to deliver timely and personalized health interventions, particularly in the realm of behavioral medicine. Dr. Low's work is characterized by a commitment to improving patient care through innovative solutions that bridge the gap between technology and medicine. Her contributions to the field have not only advanced academic understanding but have also had a tangible impact on the way healthcare is delivered, making it more personalized and accessible to patients. In addition to her research, Dr. Low is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of scholars and practitioners. She actively engages with students and colleagues, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation that is essential for the continued advancement of behavioral medicine and mobile health technologies.