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Daniela Terson de Paleville

(she/her/hers)

Professor

School of Medicine

Orcid identifier0000-0001-5329-7758
  • Professor
    School of Medicine

BIO

Dr. Daniela Terson de Paleville is a Professor of Physiology and the Physiology Thread Director of the Dental Integrated Biomedical Sciences I & II at the University of Louisville. Since 2023, she has led the Physiology Active Learning Lab (PAL Lab), where she conducts research on innovative teaching and active learning. Her work focuses on implementing emergent technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence simulation, as well as experiential learning in physiology and biomedical sciences. A nationally recognized educator and recipient of multiple teaching awards, including the American Physiological Society Teaching Career Enhancement award. Dr. Terson de Paleville’s teaching is grounded in a social constructivist philosophy that emphasizes active, experiential, and team-based learning to promote engagement and practical skill development.  Additionally, she conducts translational research on spinal cord injury rehabilitation, with an emphasis on autonomic and respiratory function.  Her scholarship spans neurophysiology, rehabilitation science, and active learning approaches to physiology education.

DEGREES

  • PhD Physiology & Biophysics
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2006 - 30 Sep 2011
  • M.S., Physiology & Biophysics
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States17 Feb 2006 - 5 May 2008
  • M.S., Exercise Physiology
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States19 Aug 2003 - 3 May 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Health Professions Education
    University of Louisville, Louisville, United States

LANGUAGES

  • English
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review
  • Spanish - Latin American
    Can read, write, speak, understand and peer review