College of Dentistry
Bartley Lab
Led by Emily Bartley · Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science
What we study
Dr. Bartley studies how biological and psychological factors affect chronic pain and resilience in patients. She uses psychophysiological testing to explore pain modulation and develop interventions.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Surveys & interviews
- Human participants
- Coding helps
- Projects
- 2
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
A Multisystem Resilience Approach in the Assessment of Postsurgical Pain Trajectories
Investigating how resilience affects postsurgical pain recovery.
BRIDGE the Gap: Bolstering Resources for Inclusive Dental Growth and Equity in Gainesville, Florida
The lab looks at why patients at a UF clinic have trouble getting dental care. Students will collect survey data from 120 patients to find out how many have a dentist, how often they visit, and what stops them from getting care.
From the Spring 2025 UF Undergraduate Research Symposium · abstract book, p. 189
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Recent papers, explained
- Examining the Moderating Effects of Hope and Anger Between Interleukin-5 and Cutaneous Pain Sensitivity in Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
2026 · Journal of Pain
- Positive and Negative Psychological Factors Differentially Shape Inflammatory Responses in Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
2026 · Journal of Pain
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- Pain Resilience and Catastrophizing as Mediators of Pain Intensity and Outcomes
2026 · Pain Management Nursing
- Toward a Socioecological Understanding of Resilience in the Context of Chronic Pain
2026 · Pain Management Nursing
- Mind Matters: Integrating Psychological Insights Into Chronic Pelvic Pain Care
2026 · Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology
Reviews psychological factors and treatments for chronic pelvic pain.
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How to reach out
Emily Bartley hasn't set up this page yet. Their UF Scholars profile lists their publications.