Julian F. Thayer
Preventive Cardiology
University of California, Irvine
About
Julian F. Thayer works in Preventive Cardiology affiliated with University of California, Irvine.
Julian F. Thayer is a Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. He previously held the position of Ohio Eminent Scholar Professor in Health Psychology at The Ohio State University from 2006 to 2019. His research explores the psychophysiological mechanisms linking stress, emotions, and cardiovascular health.
Research focus
Heart Rate VariabilityAutonomic Nervous System RegulationCardiovascular Disease Risk FactorsNeurovisceral IntegrationVagal Tone and Cardiovascular Health
Impact
1,043 pubs · 56,263 cites · h-index 112
Training
PhD
New York University
1986
BA
Indiana University
1981
Affiliations
Work Experience
Distinguished Professor of Psychological Science
University of California, Irvine · 2019 - Present
Ohio Eminent Scholar Professor in Health Psychology
The Ohio State University · 2006 - 2019
Senior Investigator and Section Chief
National Institute on Aging · 2000 - 2005
Associate Professor of Psychology
University of Missouri · 1993 - 2000
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Penn State University · 1986 - 1993