Faculty & Staff
Dr Annie Alexander
PhD
Faculty Lecturer, Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences, St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam
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Dr. Annie Alexander, a psychologist and psycho-oncology researcher, focuses on enhancing the psychological well-being of women with breast cancer, especially in low- and middle-income countries. She emphasizes resilience as a key factor in reducing distress, improving treatment adherence, and fostering post-traumatic growth.
Dr. Alexander has developed a culturally sensitive Resilience-Based Intervention tailored to the unique needs of South Indian women with breast cancer. With extensive experience in qualitative research, longitudinal studies, and cohort management, she ensures high participant retention and integrates psychosocial care with clinical follow-ups. Her research employs mixed-methods to assess the feasibility and acceptability of psycho-oncological interventions. She aims to advance holistic cancer care, prioritizing emotional and psychological well-being alongside medical treatment.
Qualification/ Education
| INSTITUTION AND LOCATION | DEGREE (if applicable) | Completion Date MM/YYYY | FIELD OF STUDY |
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore | PhD | 01/2024 | Psychology (specialized in psycho-oncology) |
| Bangalore University, Bangalore | MSc | 05/2007 | Counselling Psychology |
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore University, Bangalore | BA | 04/2005 | Psychology, Journalism and English Literature |
Experience
Positions and Scientific Appointments:
2025 – Present GloCal Health Fellow, Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, USA
2024 – Present Faculty Lecturer, Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences, St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
2015 – 2016 Patient Counsellor, Department of Gynaecology Oncology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
2008 – 2024 Medical Social Worker, Division of Molecular Medicine, St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
2007 – 2008 Psychological Counsellor/Lecturer, Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, India
Areas of interest
Interest: Psycho-oncology, Psychological Resilience, Patient Navigation, Clinical Follow up, Health Psychology.
Field of Expertise
Skills: Cohort Management, Qualitative Research, Intervention Development, Longitudinal studies.
Fellowship & Membership
2025 – Present GloCal Health Fellow, Fogarty International Center and the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR): Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, USA
2018 – Present Member, International Psycho-Oncology Society
Positions and Scientific Appointments:
2025 – Present GloCal Health Fellow, Institute for Global Health Sciences, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, USA
2024 – Present Faculty Lecturer, Division of Mental Health and Neurosciences, St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
2015 – 2016 Patient Counsellor, Department of Gynaecology Oncology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India
2008 – 2024 Medical Social Worker, Division of Molecular Medicine, St. John’s Research Institute, Bangalore, India
2007 – 2008 Psychological Counsellor/Lecturer, Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, India
Interest: Psycho-oncology, Psychological Resilience, Patient Navigation, Clinical Follow up, Health Psychology.
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