Christopher France, professor of psychology, will discuss what he has learned about finding and retaining blood donors in his lecture on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Baker Center Ballroom A
Ohio University will honor this year’s Distinguished Professor for his research on blood donors at a reception and lecture.
Christopher France, professor of psychology, will discuss what he has learned about finding and retaining blood donors in his lecture on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Baker Center Ballroom A, according to a university news release.
France was named a Distinguished Professor during Commencement in May 2014.
“His pioneering research on the relationship between risk for hypertension and decreased pain perception, spearheaded the development of a novel model of blood pressure pain and pain regulation,” according to the news release.
Throughout his 23 years at OU, France’s research brought in $7 million in research grants. Through his research, he has helped develop a new model of blood pressure pain and pain regulation.
The Distinguished Professor award is the highest distinction for OU faculty and was established in 1959.
During the ceremony, OU will unveil a portrait of France, which will hang in Alden Library among the portraits of other distinguished professors.
As the 2014 recipient, France will receive one semester of academic leave and can select one undergraduate recipient for a distinguished professor scholarship.
France received his doctorate from McGill University in Montreal .
He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, Society of Behavioral Medicine and the International Organization of Psychophysiology. He also serves as editor-in-chief of the Annals of Behavioral Medicine.
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