As an associate professor in the School of Kinesiology's Psychologial Basis field, Eva Pila conducts research and trains graduate students in the Body Image & Health Lab. The objectives of her research are to (1) identify and target psychosocial and psychophysiological processes related to body image and physical activity experiences in the lab and in daily life, and (2) develop and test inclusive and equitable psychosocial interventions that are responsive to the unique needs of diverse bodied individuals. This research combines lab-based experimental approaches with intensive longitudinal observational work, and community- based naturalistic approaches to advance fundamental knowledge and practical applications of body-related experiences and psychosocial and mental health outcomes. Professor Pila’s research focuses on community populations across the lifespan, athletes, and clinical populations, including individuals with eating disorders, mood disorders, and breast cancer. She is also an Associate Editor for Psychology of Sport and Exercise, and an Editorial Board Member for Body Image: An International Journal of Research, and Sex Roles.