Ann Baldwin The International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ): 27th Annual Conference 2018

Ann Baldwin

Ann Linda Baldwin Ph.D. is Director of Mind-Body-Science and Professor of Physiology at the University of Arizona where she studies the physiological effects of mental and emotional stress and quantitatively evaluates methods to reduce stress. This work stemmed from her discovery that environmental noise was causing stress-induced intestinal inflammation in laboratory rats. For the last 14 years has used Reiki, Biofeedback and Equine Facilitated Learning to help those suffering from stress-related disorders. Dr. Baldwin obtained her Bachelors degree in Physics from University of Bristol, UK, her Masters degree in Radiation Physics from University of London, UK and her PhD in Physiology from Imperial College, University of London. She has published over 120 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, has received 28 years of research funding from federal institutions and has served on review panels for National Institutes of Health. Her work has been featured on KVOA News 4 and on KUAT Arizona Illustrated. She teaches principles of biofeedback to medical residents, nurses and graduates and has developed a practical “engaged learning” course called Physiology of Mind-Body Interactions for undergraduates. In her spare time Ann likes to ride her horse and she also volunteers as a horse handler for Therapeutic Riding of Tucson.