Daniela Terson de PalevilleProfile page
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Professor
School of Medicine
Orcid identifier0000-0001-5329-7758
- ProfessorSchool 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 & BiophysicsUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States1 Aug 2006 - 30 Sep 2011
- M.S., Physiology & BiophysicsUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States17 Feb 2006 - 5 May 2008
- M.S., Exercise PhysiologyUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States19 Aug 2003 - 3 May 2005
CERTIFICATIONS
- Health Professions EducationUniversity of Louisville, Louisville, United States
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- Spanish - Latin AmericanCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review