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Technology and Behavioral Intervention Lab

Our lab’s goal is to develop effective technology-supported behavioral programs to help adults increase physical activity, decrease sedentary time, improve diet, and lose weight.

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Kaydee Graduation + Sadie Mae

Katherine DeVivo, MPH, PhD

As the 2024-2025 school year has come to an end, we want to recognize our very own KD for completing her PhD in Exercise Science under the mentorship of Dr. Pellegrini! And, of course, we recognize KD's furry friend, Sadie Mae, who was a big part of her journey! KD is now an Assistant Professor in Exercise Science at Columbia College. Congratulations, KD!  

Hanee Graduation

Hanee Patel, MS

Congratulations, Hanee, on completing your Masters degree in Exercise Science! Hanee has been a key part of the Pellegrini lab, and we're excited to see what big things are in store for her following this major milestone!  

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Jessica Brew at the 2025 Discover USC Conference

Jessica  presented her abstract on physician recommendations of physical activity for individuals with arthritis at the 2025 Discover USC conference! Great work, Jessica, and good luck as you begin Physical Therapy School at Duke University! 

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Hanee Patel at the 2025 Discover USC Conference

Hanee presented her abstract on macronutrient intake patterns in older adults with total knee replacement at the 2025 Discover USC conference! Great work, Hanee! 

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Zoe May awarded Magellan Apprentice Grant

Congratulations to Zoe on her new Magellan Apprentice Grant! She will be investigating the relationship between perceived competence in physical activity, pain levels, and knee health perception.

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Jessica Brew's Honors Thesis Defense

Congratulations Jessica on successfully defending amd completing your Honors Thesis with the Pellegrini Lab! Jessica will be attending Physical Therapy School at Duke University in the fall. 

Maya Thesis Defense

Maya Butcher's Honors Thesis Defense

Congratulations Maya on successfully defending and completing your Honors Thesis with the Pellegrini Lab! Maya will be attending Physical Therapy School at the University of South Carolina in the fall. 

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The Pellegrini Lab at Society of Behavioral Medicine's Annual Meeting

The Pellegrini Lab was well represented at this year's annual meeting in San Francisco with Kailyn Horn presenting her poster on physical activity monitor use in older adults and Dr. Wilcox presenting the results from Dr. Pellegrini's clinical trial "Reducing Sedentary Time Using an Innovative mHealth Intervention Among Total Knee Replacement Patients."

pellegrini lab at ACR 2024

Another great year for the Pellegrini lab at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Conference!

Congratulations Dr. Pellegrini on multiple successful talks and workshops throughout the conference! We specifically enjoyed partnering with Marie Westby from University of British Columbia to lead a workshop on performance-based measures in arthritis research and clinical care.  Scott Jamieson gave a great oral presentation of his recent research and received the Emerging Investigator Excellence Award and Choose Rheumatology Student and Resident Research Award! Kailyn Horn also gave a great oral presentation on her research abstract and received the Choose Rheumatology Workforce Expansion Scholarship!

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Dr. Pellegrini funded for new study!

This new project will conduct a randomized controlled trial to find out how much physical activity (e.g., 45 vs 90 vs 150 minutes/week) is needed to improve arthritis symptoms. In other words, what is the lowest dose necessary? 

 


Currently Recruiting Participants

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Want to manage your health and lifestyle after a knee replacement?

We are offering free participation in a research program designed specifically for people after knee replacement!

Participants will:

  • Attend 5 assessment visits over 18 months and will receive $50 after each assessment
  • Receive 12 months of telephone calls with a coach who will help you set goals and build confidence for managing your health and behaviors after knee replacement

You may be eligible if you:

  • Recently had a knee replacement (>3 month ago)
  • Have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet
  • Have a body mass index between 27-45 kg/m
  • Are willing to attend 5 research study visits (Columbia or Greenville locations)

Visit https://healthylivingtkr.com/ to find out more or contact us at 803-777-1889 or HealthyLiving@mailbox.sc.edu

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Do you want to be more active after a knee replacement? 

We are offering free participation in an online research program designed to help you get more active! 

Participants will:

  • Attend 4 assessment visits over 12 months and will receive $15 at the 2nd visit, $25 at the 3rd visit, and $50 at the last visit. 
  • Receive access to the MOST Energized! online program that includes weekly video lessons/short activities on exercise-related topics, weekly exercise goals and online exercise planning/tracking, and 0-4 additional components including coaching calls, provider progress reports, hearing from other with knee replacement, and personalized feedback.

You may be eligible if you: 

  • Had a knee replacement over a year ago
  • Have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet

Visit www.most-energized.org to find out more or contact us at (803) 766-6960 or MOSTEnergized@sc.edu

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Do you have arthritis and are looking to be more active? 

We are offering free participation in a research program designed to help you get more active and to help us test out 3 doses of physical activity and their effects on arthritis symptoms!

Participants will:

  • Attend 4 study visits on USC's campus over 12 months and will receive $25 at the 3rd visit and $50 at the 4th visit. You will also earn $40 at the 3rd visit for reporting your arthritis symptoms on an app for 7 days. 
  • Receive access to the DREAM 6-month physical activity program that includes exercise/arthritis related lessons and regular coaching calls. 

You may be eligible if you: 

  • Have any form of arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, or gout
  • Have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet
  • Are willing to attend 4 research study visits at the University of South Carolina

Visit www.dreamstudy.org to find out more or contact us at (803) 777-1889 or dreamstudy@mailbox.sc.edu



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