Dr. Christopher Engeland

Professor

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Biography

Christopher Engeland is a Professor at the Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing, where he specializes in biobehavioral health. He has a robust focus on the interplay of stress, age, gender, and hormones on immunity, inflammation, and health outcomes. His research includes investigating biomarkers such as blood and saliva to predict health outcomes, with applications in areas including chronic stress, cognitive aging, and mental health disorders. Dr. Engeland's work explores the impact of stress on inflammation and wound healing in both human and animal models. His extensive research contributes to understanding the complexities of health and disease, emphasizing the role of psychosocial factors in health and disease outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Penn State Ross Carol Nese College of Nursing • University Park, PA

Engages in research and teaching in the area of biobehavioral health, focusing on stress, immunity, and health outcomes.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.