Co-Directors
Dr. Gordon Asmundson
Registered Doctoral Psychologist, Full Professor (Department of Psychology, University of Regina), Co-Director, Psychology of Pandemics Network
Dr. Asmundson has published more than 330 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, more than 70 book chapters, 9 books, and serves as Editor-in-Chief for the “Journal of Anxiety Disorders”, and the Development Editor for “Clinical Psychology Review”. Dr. Asmundson has been recognized for his significant scientific contributions in the area of anxiety disorders, such as posttraumatic stress and health-related anxiety. He has also received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of psychology, including the Donald O. Hebb award for lifetime contributions to the science of psychology, and has also been appointed as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He has been appointed to Royal Society of Canada, Working Group on COVID-19 and Mental Health.
Dr. Steven Taylor
Registered Doctoral Psychologist, Full Professor (Department of Psychiatry, University of British Columbia), Co-Director, Psychology of Pandemics Network
Dr. Taylor has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles, and more than 20 books. Much of Dr. Taylor’s pioneering research has been in the area of health-related anxiety, anxiety sensitivity, as well as in understanding the psychology of pandemics. Dr. Taylor’s recently published book “The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease” has been recognized for its contributions to understanding the psychological impact of pandemics. Dr. Taylor has also recently been appointed to the Government of Canada’s Expert Panel on COVID-19 and to the Royal Society of Canada, Working Group on COVID-19 and Mental Health.
Funders
PsyPan Network research is supported by the following sponsors:
