Current research projects

  1. Longitudinal study investigating pre-transplant psychosocial predictors of post-transplant psychosocial and medical outcomes in pediatric solid organ transplants as well as pre-to-post-transplant changes in patient and family functioning.
  2. Longitudinal study investigating medication adherence, quality of life, and transition of healthcare responsibility in adolescent and young adult solid organ transplant recipients.
  3. Longitudinal study investigating psychosocial functioning and adjustment, adherence, family factors, and health outcomes for children and adolescents with cardiomyopathy.
  4. An investigation of pre-to-post outcomes of attending a pediatric summer camp for children with Tourette syndrome.
  5. An investigation of transition readiness in adolescents and young adults with and without chronic medical conditions.
  6. Other areas of Pediatric Psychology

2019 Awards

Congratulations!
Kelly Rea: Division 54 APA Scholars Award
​Shannon Casleton: Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Research Assistantship

2018 Awards

Congratulations!
Ron Blount: Michael C. Roberts Award for Outstanding Mentoring in Pediatric Psychology
​Julia LaMotte: UGA Boardman-Forehand-Jackson Award & UGA Travel Award
Daniel Woodhead: Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities Research Assistantship

2017 Awards

Congratulations!
Haley Bearden; UGA's Center for Undergraduate Research Opportunities assistantship & St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education Program Training Award
Grace Cushman; UGA's Innovative and Interdisciplinary Research Grant & Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Fellowship
Ana Gutierrez-Colina; UGA Boardman-Forehand-Jackson Award & SPP Travel Award
Julia LaMotte; UGA Travel Award
Lauren Quast; SPP Travel Award
Laura Simons; Early Career Award in Pediatric Pain