Gabrielle N. Pfund, PhD

Hi! I'm Gabrielle, and it's great to virtually meet you!

I am currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Medical Social Sciences at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.  I received my PhD in Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis in August 2022. 

In August 2024, I will start my position as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the department of Human Development and Family Sciences at Auburn University. Go tigers!

My work examines macro- and micro-level changes in sense of purpose across the lifespan and their implications for health and well-being. I'm also interested in measurement and the implications of daily life for long-term development.

In my free time, I love to read (the fiction ones), pet dogs (the fluffy ones), and spend time with the people I care about (especially the dog owning ones).  

Check out my CV to learn a bit more about me and my research!