About Me
My background
I’m Alycia Bisson, Ph.D., a behavioral health researcher with a special interest in the connections between sleep, physical activity, and cognitive functioning. My academic background includes a PhD in Psychology from Brandeis University, where I examined sleep as a mechanism linking physical activity and cognition. Previously, I worked as a postdoctoral fellow at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, studying sleep biomarkers and their relationship with cognitive outcomes.
Over the years, I have led and contributed to various interdisciplinary research projects, ranging from physical activity interventions in children to the development of digital health interventions like the StepMATE app. I have a deep commitment to health equity and culturally-tailored interventions, particularly for underserved populations.
In addition to my research, I am an experienced science writer, having authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and delivered presentations at national and regional conferences. My expertise also extends to grant writing, project management, and scientific communication through different media formats.
My writing roots
I found my love for writing as an undergraduate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In my coursework there, I rose to the top of my writing class and began to mix my love for writing and science. I wrote my first grant proposal and secured my first grant, which was used to fund my undergraduate thesis. My love for science, psychology, and writing continued throughout my graduate school career and into my postdoc. I have written 8 peer-reviewed publications, which have been published in high-impact journals. My research has been presented my research at regional and national conferences.
My style
I write about complex topics in a way that is engaging, conversational, and informative. My writing aims to hold the attention of multiple audiences and provide informative and interesting content across channels. In addition to writing, I am skilled in creating tables, figures, infographics, and other forms of media. I have helped develop materials that have been used in multiple large scale behavioral health interventions, including surveys, educational content, tutorials, and user guides.