Dr. Lucia Gagliese

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lucia Gagliese is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Her primary research interest focuses on pain and aging, particularly the age-related patterns of pain in older women with breast cancer. By identifying biopsychosocial predictors and mediators, she aims to study the trajectory and impact of pain on disability. Dr. Gagliese examines how advanced cancer pain affects marital relationships and is active in validating pain scales and indices for assessing analgesic adequacy throughout the adult lifespan. Another major area of her research involves the intersection of pain experiences and delirium in older patients, leading to the development of observational tools tailored for this demographic. Additionally, she investigates the beliefs and knowledge of healthcare workers regarding pain in older populations and how these perceptions influence patient care, especially in contexts involving cancer pain and delirium. Her research has received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

York University • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Engages in teaching and research related to anesthesiology and pain management.

Senior Scientist

— Present

Ontario • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Focuses on supportive care in cancer research.

Staff Scientist

— Present

University Health Network • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Conducts research in anesthesiology and pain management.

Director

— Present

Cancer Pain Research Unit, University Health Network • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Leads research initiatives on cancer pain management.

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
Application Checklist
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  • Sample of Written Work
Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.