Ruth E Taylor-Piliae

Dr. Ruth Taylor-Piliae, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN is recognized internationally as a nurse scientist and mind-body exercise interventionist, with training in cardiovascular epidemiology and clinical trials. Her research focuses on integrative physical activity interventions for older adults to advance cardiovascular health through Tai Chi and technology. Dr. Taylor-Piliae has been a Tai Chi practitioner for over 25 years, and is certified as a Tai Chi Easy™ Practice Leader from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Her current Tai Chi research includes adults with diabetes, older adults with cognitive decline, caregivers of stroke survivors, and Mexican-American adults with hypertension. She uses wearable sensor technology, such as smart rings and smartwatches to assess 24-hour sleep, activity and stress levels. Dr. Taylor-Piliae has over 90 peer-reviewed manuscripts published in top-tiered nursing and inter-professional journals. She is highly cited for her work (citations>5900, h-index=39, i10-index=68). She has mentored over 60 doctoral students, along with junior faculty members from nursing, medicine, bio-medical engineering, and pharmacy. Dr. Taylor-Piliae is a long-standing member in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, European Society of Cardiology, Western Institute of Nursing, and the American Academy of Nursing. She has received several teaching, research and service awards.