Robin Lally, Ph.D., is a new faculty member at UNMC.
- Name: Robin Lally, Ph.D.
- Hometown: Eagan, Minn.
- New title and department at UNMC: Professor, College of Nursing
Research/Professional Interests:
My clinical area of specialty is oncology, with a focus on breast cancer. My program of research in the field of psycho-oncology focuses on the psychological adjustment of people newly diagnosed with cancer and their families.
How I fell in love with oncology:
I chose to specialize in oncology because of the major impact nurses have on the physical, social and psychological well-being of people with cancer and their families. I practiced as a clinical nurse specialist in breast oncology at the Jane Brattain Breast Center in Minnesota for eight years, during which time I worked closely with newly diagnosed women and became curious about the variety of ways that women reacted to and coped with the diagnosis. My initial research developed a theory of thought processes of women during the early post-diagnosis period from which I developed an Internet-based program (CaringGuidance: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis) to address the cognitive, emotional and behavioral needs of women and families in an easily accessible manner. I love that I can make a difference in many people’s lives through my research and the dissemination and translation of my research to cancer care.
Degrees:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, 2006
- Master of Science, oncology nursing, minor in biomedical ethics, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, 1999
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna cum laude with distinction, University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Minneapolis, 1991
- Bachelor of Arts, human physiology, University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, Minneapolis, 1987
Professional Certification:
- Advanced oncology certified nurse – Oncology Nursing Society Certification Corp.
- Registered nurse
Memberships:
- American Psychosocial Oncology Society
- Society of Behavioral Medicine
- Society of Health Psychology
- Oncology Nursing Society
Three things people may not know about me:
- I have completed two marathons and 17 half marathons.
- I was a figure skater in my younger days.
- I enjoy camping in a tent.