You are invited to the UGA Mary Frances Early College of Education Department of Kinesiology's Abbie DeLoach Lecture Series featuring distinguished alumna Erika Rees-Punia (Ph.D. '18) Senior Principal Scientist in the Department of Population Science at the American Cancer Society. Dr. Rees-Punia will be speaking on "From Movement to Meaning: Improving Lives Across the Cancer Continuum" at the Lamar Dodd School of Art, Room, S151 on Wednesday, September 30 at 1:30 p.m. The Michael E. Penland Family Scholarships & reception will immediately follow the lecture. Please RSVP to by Monday, September 28. The presentation will provide an overview of Dr. Rees-Punia's research using large cohort studies linked with healthcare claims data to examine whether physical activity after a cancer diagnosis can reduce symptoms, long-term side effects, and other serious burdens of cancer and its treatments, such as bone fractures, cardiovascular disease, poor mobility, pain, high healthcare costs, and hospitalizations. About the Speaker: Erika Rees-Punia, Ph.D., MPH, FACSM, is a senior principal scientist in the Department of Population Science at the American Cancer Society (Atlanta, GA). Erika has a background in exercise physiology and conducts epidemiologic research on the promotion and benefits of physical activity in cancer survivors. Erika also serves as an Associate Editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine and a Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. She was also a part of the scientific committee for the 2022 American Cancer Society Nutrition and Physical Activity Guideline for Cancer Survivors and is a member of and Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Erika earned her Ph.D. in Kinesiology from the University of Georgia and her MPH from Emory University. She lives in Evanston, IL with her spouse and two kids. When she is not working, she likes engaging in high intensity interval training, reading to her kids, and spending time at Lake Michigan. About the Lecture: Abbie Lorene DeLoach (February 2, 1994 - April 22, 2015) was dearly loved by all those who knew her. A graduate of Savannah Christian Preparatory School in 2012, Abbie was an excellent student and athlete. During her tenure in high school, she lettered in basketball, volleyball, and track. While her athletic prowess was strong, it was her leadership on the court and as part of the team that made her outstanding. Dedicated to succeeding in all that she did, Abbie believed in making those around her believe in themselves. This work ethic continued as Abbie went off to college at Georgia Southern University where she was in the nursing program. A devoted student and friend, she excelled in her calling as a nurse. Not only did her love of learning further her studies, but it was also her love of the Lord that deepened her satisfaction of serving others. The Abbie DeLoach Foundation continues the good work Abbie started, partnering with organizations closest to her heart to give scholarships and support worldwide missions. In 2018, Abbie's father, Jimmy DeLoach (B.S.Ed. '82), established the Abbie DeLoach Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship through the foundation.