From Compass
Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis bestowed the 2014 Distinguished Professor Award on Dr. Christopher France, Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Dr. Christopher France
The prestigious Distinguished Professor award was established in 1959 and recognizes scholarly accomplishment, professional reputation and contribution to the University.
With the honor, France will receive a lifetime designation, one semester of academic leave and the privilege of naming one undergraduate student annually to receive a distinguished professor scholarship.
McDavis said France is being recognized for his outstanding scholarship and widespread contribution in the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine. He noted France’s pioneering research on the relationship between risk for hypertension and decreased pain perception, which spearheaded the development of a novel model of blood pressure and pain regulation.
“Dr. France’s findings have deeply impacted pain assessment and pain treatment, and his research has led to enhancements in the blood donation experience,” McDavis said.
France’s research has brought in almost $7 million in grants during his 23 years at Ohio University, and he is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society of Behavioral Medicine, International Organization of Psychophysiology and the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research.
Comments