Dr. Jessie Jones, Professor in Health Science, Professor in Kinesiology, Professor in Gerontology, Co-director of the Center for Successful Aging, and past director of the Gerontology Programs at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) and University of New Orleans, has an extensive teaching and research background in the area of gerokinesiology (exercise science and aging) and women’s health. Professor Jones has been the recipient of several program awards and research grants (exceeding $1million), has been published in numerous professional journals, published several book chapters and 3 books, and has conducted over 150 professional presentations at conference across the U.S. and abroad, and is Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. Currently Dr. Jones is PI on a 5-year longitudinal study investigating the effects of physical activity on functional mobility and the aging process among older adults, is PI on a national fibromyalgia epidemiology study sponsored by the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), is PI on a study determining the effects of physical activity on functional mobility of people with fibromyalgia, and is developing a Fibromyalgia Center for Excellence at CSUF in conjunction with the NFA.

Dr. Jones focuses her research on the promotion of healthy, active lifestyles of older adults, and in the area of fibromyalgia.

Dr. Jones currently is conducting the following studies: (1) National Epidemiological Study on Fibromyalgia; (2) Effects of O24™  pain neutralizer on pain management prior to and following exercise for people with fibromyalgia; (3) Effects of a home-based exercise program on functional mobility and pain level in people with fibromyalgia; (4) Longitudinal study on the effects of an exercise program on the aging process.