Dr. Frances Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. Her research explores the intersection of social psychology and health psychology, linking our social lives (and, increasingly, our online social lives), mental health and physical health.

Research interests include social behaviour, relationships, social support, stress, coping, conflict and negotiation, social neuroscience, neurobiology, neuroendocrinology.

Dr. Chen’s secondary research area is Social/Personality.

For a list of Dr. Chen’s publications, please visit her lab website.

• Michael Smith Health Research BC C2 Award (2022)
• Killam Faculty Research Fellowship (2019)
• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar Award (2018)
• CIHR New Investigator Award (2016)
• Robert E. Knox Master Teaching Award (2016)