Supervisor Directory

Glenn S Ashkanazi

Glenn S Ashkanazi Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-0294
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1225 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Accomplishments:
  • Superior Accomplishment Award
    2017 · University of Florida
Education:
  • 1990
    Ph.D.
    Florida State University, Tallahassee
  • 1987
    M.S.
    Florida State University, Tallahassee
Russell M Bauer

Russell M Bauer Ph.D., ABPP

Professor Emeritus
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6140
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
101 S NEWELL DR., RM. 3154
GAINESVILLE FL 326100165
Accomplishments:
  • Edith Kaplan Award
    2010 · Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society
  • Department Teaching Awards
    2008 · Department of Clinical and Health Psychology – University of Florida
  • Fellow, American Psychological Association
    2008 · American Psychological Association Division 40 [Clinical Neuropsychology]
  • Distinguished Neuropsychologist Award
    2006 · American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Doctoral Dissertation Mentoring Award
    2004 · University of Florida
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Concussion
  • Dementia
  • Epilepsy
  • Memory loss
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Research Summary:

Dr. Bauer has authored over 80 professional papers and has received extramural support from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Institutes of Communicative Disorders and Stroke, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the National Institutes of Mental Health. He currently has a funded project in collaboration with the UF Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to establish a practice-based concussion/traumatic brain injury research network among Florida health practitioners. Additional ongoing research projects examine the differential diagnosis and preclinical detection of dementia, hippocampal contributions to spatial memory, and structure-function relationships in memory disorders using structural brain imaging techniques. Areas of interest are: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion, Brain Health Memory Disorders and Neuropsychology.

Publications:
Grants:
  • Mar 2019 ACTIVE
    National Neuropsychology Network (NNN)
    UNIV OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · Project Manager
  • Apr 2018 – Aug 2020
    Hippocampal and dopaminergic?mechanisms of novelty detection underlying cognitive resilience in aging
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Other
  • Apr 2016 – Mar 2017
    AGE-ASSOCIATED FUNCTIONAL CONNECTIVITY DECLINES IN THEANTERIOR NETWORK AND MEMORY DYSFUNCTION
    UF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER · Project Manager
  • Mar 2016 – May 2018
    Attention Systems and Their Interactions Following Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): The Role of White Matter Changes in Frontoparietal Networks
    SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY · Principal Investigator
  • Feb 2016 – Jan 2018
    Diseases related to Alzheimer's disease, fiscal year 15-16
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Project Manager
  • Nov 2015 – Nov 2016
    The effect of exercise on neurorecovery following mild traumatic brain injury
    AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSO · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2015 – Nov 2016
    The effect of Exercise on Neurorecovery Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL FOU · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2015 – May 2021
    University of Florida – Mt. Sinai Medical Center AD Research Center
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Co-Project Director/Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2015 – Jun 2017
    Sports Concussion and Neuromusclar Function
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIAMS · Project Manager
  • Aug 2012 – Nov 2017
    ADvance: A 12-month double-blind, randomized, controlled feasibility study to evaluate the safety, efficacy and tolerability of deep brain stimulation of the fornix (DBS-f) in patients with mild probable Alzheimers disease
    FUNCTIONAL NEUROMODULATION · Project Manager
  • Jul 2007 – Aug 2016
    Clinical and Translational Science Institute
    UF RESEARCH FOU · Project Manager
  • Jul 2006 ACTIVE
    BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH
    FL DEPT OF HLTH · Project Manager
Education:
  • 1980
    Internship – Clinical and Health Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 1979
    Ph.D. – Clinical Psychology, Minor – Neuropsychology
    Pennsylvania State University
  • 1977
    M.S.
    Pennsylvania State University
Dawn Bowers

Dawn Bowers Ph.D., ABPP-CN

PROFESSOR
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6617
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
101 NEWELL DR RM 3116
GAINESVILLE FL 32611

Dawn Bowers is a Professor and clinical/research neuropsychologist in the Departments of Clinical & Health Psychology and Neurology at the University of Florida. She is a UF Research Foundation Professor, the Director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory at the Fixel Institute, and neuropsychology director for the UF Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration program. Dr. Bowers received her Ph.D. from the University of Florida, interned at Boston University/Boston Veterans Administration Hospital (with an externship at the Framingham Heart Project), and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral neurology at the University of Florida. She is internationally known for her expertise in neurocognitive and emotion processing changes associated with age related disorders including Parkinson disease, Essential Tremor, Alzheimer’s disease and other neurologic disorders. Her research has spanned  laterality, attention and memory, and neuropsychology of emotion using TMS, ERP, psychophysiology, near infrared stimulation, computational modeling, and face digitizing. She has received continuous research funding by NIH and other foundations since 1981. She has over 225 peer-reviewed research articles, over 350 peer-reviewed research presentations, 1 co-authored book, and 1 clinical test.   She is strongly committed to clinical and research training of predoctoral and post-doctoral fellows and is MPI of an NINDS-funded T32 in Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration. She sees patients clinically for neuropsychological assessment and intervention at the Fixel Center. Her lab website: https://cogneuro.phhp.ufl.edu

Accomplishments:
  • Term Professorship
    2017-2020 · University of Florida
  • Dissertation Mentoring Award
    2015 · University of Florida
  • Paul Satz Career Mentoring Award
    2014 · International Neuropsychology Society
  • Edith Kaplan Neuropsychology Award
    2014 · Massachusetts Neuropsychological Society
  • UF Foundation Research Professor
    2006-2009 · University of Florida
Certifications:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
    ABBP-CN
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Alzheimer disease
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Essential tremor
  • Memory loss
  • Neurocognitive disorder
Research Summary:

Current research focuses on psychophysiological and behavioral signatures of cognitive/emotional change associated with normal aging and  Parkinson disease  and novel treatment approaches for apathy and executive dysfunction.  Her laboratory uses a variety of different tools to investigate hypothesis driven research ranging from transcranial magnetic stimulation, psychophysiology/electrophysiology (ERP), face digitizing, computational modeling, to experimental cognitive probes.  

Current funding

NIH/NINDS, T32-NS082168-06,  Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration. MPI:  D. Bowers & D. Vaillancourt

NIH/NIA  R01-AG064587, Revitalizing Cognition in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer’s disease with Near Infrared Photobiomodulation. MPI: D. Bowers, A. Woods, & G. Alexander.

Parkinson Foundation Impact Award IMP-1938, Revitalizing cognition and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease, PI: D. Bowers

NIH/NIA R21-AG057200, Determining plasticity of brain-regulatory mechanisms related to emotion processing: A Neurofeedback Approach in Aging and Parkinson Disease. MPI: D. Bowers & N. Ebner

Florida Department of Health Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Program (Grant #20A15), Determining Plasticity of Brain-Regulatory Mechanisms Related to Emotion Processing: A Neurofeedback Approach in Older Adults with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment. PI: Ebner; Bowers Co-I

NIH/NIA R01-AG12802177, Uncovering and Surveilling Financial Deception Risk in Aging, Supplement. PI: Ebner Co-I Bowers

NIH/NINSA-1UH3NS109845, Dual Lead Thalamic DBR-DBS Interface for Closed Loop Control of Severe Essential Tremor. MPI: Oweiss & Foote; Co-I Bowers

McKnight Brain Research Foundation. A Pilot Multi-Site Intervention with Near Infrared Stimulation. MPI: D. Bowers, G. Alexander, A. Woods

NIH R01 HD091658-01. Mechanisms of airway protection dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. PI: K. Hegland, Co-I: D. Bowers

NIH/NINDS R01-NS096008, The Human Thalamocortical Network in Tourette. MPI: A. Gunduz & M.S. Okun, Co-I Bowers

NIH/NINDS UH3-NS095553, Closing the Loop on Tremor: A Responsive Deep Brain Stimulator for the Treatment. MPI: G. Gunduz & K. Foote, Co-I Bowers.

Recently Completed Funding

Fogarty Foundation, Dose Response Relationship between Near Infrared Stimulation and Brain Activity using Neuroimaging. PI: P. Sinha & Bowers (Mentor).

NIH/NINDS R21NS079767, Emotion Regulation, Executive Function, and Parkinson Disease, PI: D. Bowers

NIH/ NINDS R01-NS50633, Masked Faces in Parkinson Disease: Mechanism and Treatment. PI: D. Bowers

NIH/NIA R21-AG033284, Language and Executive Function in Parkinson’s Disease: Effects of dual task and exercise. MPI: L. Altmann & C. Hass; Bowers Co-I.

NIH/NIMH R01 MH62458, Priming, TMS, and Hemispheric Asymmetries. PI: D. Bowers.

Michael J. Fox Foundation, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for theTreatment of Apathy in Parkinson’s Disease (The Restore Study). MPI: H.Fernandez & D. Bowers

Publications:
Grants:
  • May 2023 ACTIVE
    Brain Drivers, Cognition, and Parkinsons Disease: A Psychometric Approach
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Other
  • May 2023 ACTIVE
    Cognition in Essential Tremor: A Neuroimaging and Biomarker Study
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Other
  • Mar 2022 ACTIVE
    Smartphone phenotype collection for diagnostic screening of mild cognitive impairment
    PARABON NANOLABS · Co-Investigator
  • Sep 2021 ACTIVE
    Defining Targets for Tic Detection and Suppression in Tourette Syndrome Deep Brain Stimulation
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Co-Investigator
  • May 2021 – Jun 2022
    Cognitive Correlates of Mitochondrial Function in Older Adults
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Other
  • May 2021 ACTIVE
    Go your own way: Evaluating neurofeedback-induced plasticity to improve spatial navigation behavior in older adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Co-Investigator
  • Jan 2021 – Dec 2021
    APA Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (Div. 40) 2020-2021 Dissertation Award
    SOCIETY FOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY · Other
  • Aug 2020 ACTIVE
    Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Principal Investigator
  • May 2020 – Jun 2022
    Determining Plasticity of Brain Regulatory Mechanisms Related to Emotion Processing: A Neurofeedback Approach in Older Adults with Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Co-Investigator
  • Sep 2019 ACTIVE
    Dual Lead Thalamic DBR-DBS Interface for Closed Loop Control of Severe Essential Tremor
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Project Manager
  • Aug 2019 ACTIVE
    Revitalizing Cognition in Older Adults at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease with Near-Infrared Photobiomodulation.
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Principal Investigator
  • Jun 2019 – May 2021
    Revitalizing Cognition and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson Disease: A Pilot Intervention with Near Infrared Stimulation
    PARKINSONS FOU · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2018 ACTIVE
    Uncovering and Surveilling Financial Deception Risk in Aging
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Co-Investigator
  • May 2018 ACTIVE
    A Pilot Intervention with Near Infrared Stimulation: Revitalizing Cognition in Older Adults
    MCKNIGHT BRAIN RESEARCH FOU · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2017 ACTIVE
    Mechanisms of airway protection dysfunction in Parkinson's disease
    NATL INST OF HLTH NICHD · Co-Investigator
  • Mar 2017 – Feb 2021
    Determining Plasticity of Brain-Regulatory Mechanisms Related to Emotion Processing: A Neurofeedback Approach in Aging and Parkinson Disease
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Co-Investigator
  • Sep 2016 ACTIVE
    Closing the Loop on Tremor: A Responsive Deep Brain Stimulator for the Treatment of Essential Tremor
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Co-Investigator
  • Aug 2016 – Aug 2017
    Age-Related Mechanisms of Emotion Anticipation and Perception
    AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL FOU · Other
  • Jul 2016 ACTIVE
    The Human Thalamocortical Network in tourette syndrome
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Co-Investigator
  • Feb 2016 – Jan 2018
    Diseases related to Alzheimer's disease, fiscal year 15-16
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Project Manager
  • Feb 2016 – Jan 2018
    pilot intervention in mild cognitive impairment:
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2015 – Apr 2018
    Dissociating Components of Anhedonia: Pilot Behavioral and fMRI Data for the Effort Expenditure for Rewards Task
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIMH · Principal Investigator
  • May 2015 – Jul 2020
    Interdisciplinary Training in Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Principal Investigator
  • Jan 2015 – Jul 2017
    A Responsive Closed-Loop Approach to Treat Freezing of Gait in Parkinsons Disease
    FOX FOU, MICHAEL J · Project Manager
  • Jul 2014 – Sep 2017
    Age-related mechanisms of emotion anticipation and perception
    AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSO · Other
  • Sep 2013 – Aug 2019
    White Matter Connectivity and PD Cognitive Phenotypes
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Co-Investigator
Education:
  • 1979
    Fellowship – Behavioral Neurology
    University of Florida
  • 1978
    Ph.D. – 
Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology
    University of Florida
  • 1976-1977
    Internship
    Boston VAMC
Duane E Dede

Duane E Dede Ph.D.

Clinical Professor & Co-Director, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-5267
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
DG038 JHMHC
GAINESVILLE FL 326100165
Accomplishments:
  • Chair-CHP Health Equity Anti Racism and Diversity Committee
    2020 · UF Clinical & Health Psychology
  • Chairman, Division 40 Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs
    1997-2000 · American Psychological Association (APA)
  • Delegate, National Conference on Postdoctoral Fellowship Training in Professional Psychology,
    1992 · University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Grants:
  • Jul 2020 ACTIVE
    The Microvascular Aging and Eicosanoids Womens Evaluation of Systemic aging Tenacity (MAE-WEST) Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE) on Sex Differences
    CEDARS SINAI MEDICAL CTR · Project Manager
Education:
  • 1992
    Ph.D.
    University of Louisville
  • 1991-1993
    Postdoctoral Fellowship-Neuropsychology
    University of Michigan
Patricia E Durning

Patricia E Durning Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6037
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
G-042.1
HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
GAINESVILLE FL 326100165
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Infertility
Research Summary:

Dr. Durning has been a collaborator on externally-funded research projects in health promotion, working as a data coordinator for two NIH-funded grants examining lifestyle intervention for obesity (PI: Michael G. Perri, Ph.D.). Dr. Durning has also been interested in gaining a better understanding of adjustment to medical conditions. To this end, she has participated in unfunded research in both infertility and psycho-oncology.

Publications:
Education:
  • 2001
    Ph.D.
    University of Florida
  • 1993
    M.A.
    University of Florida
Kristin M Hamlet

Kristin M Hamlet Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6213
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Hamlet is an attending neuropsychologist in the UF Health/Shands Perioperative Cognitive and Anesthesia Network (PeCAN) clinic, housed within the Department of Anesthesiology’s Pre-Surgical Center. Here, she provides neuropsychological screening services for at-risk older adults preparing for surgery, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers to improve perioperative outcomes. She also provides bedside neuropsychological assessments of hospital inpatients and adult outpatient assessments as needed in the UF Health/Shands Psychology Clinic.

Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Research Summary:

Dr. Hamlet works closely with Dr. Catherine Price and the Department of Anesthesiology, collaborating on research initiatives to improve perioperative care and outcomes for older adults.

Research Interests:
  • Addiction medicine
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation
  • Cognitive Remediation
  • Neuroimaging Methods
  • Neuropsychology
Grants:
  • Sep 2018 – Dec 2020
    Using intuitive eLearning to Provide Personalized Training to Informal Caregivers of Patients with Dementia During the Discharge Process
    CENTRE FOR AGING AND BRAIN HEALTH INNOVA · Co-Investigator
Education:
  • 2015-2017
    Fellowship – Clinical Psychology
    Emory University
  • 2015
    Internship – Clinical Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2015
    Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2008
    B.S. Psychology
    University of Central Florida
David Fedele

David Fedele Ph.D., ABPP

Associate Professor & Child/Pediatric Area Head
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 294-5765
Mailing Address:
PO Box 112250
1225 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32611
Physical Address:
101 S. NEWELL DR. RM 3173
101 S. NEWELL DR.
GAINESVILLE FL 326100001

David Fedele, Ph.D., ABPP, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. Dr. Fedele earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma State University in 2012 and completed his clinical internship and a T32 postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. Dr. Fedele’s research broadly focuses on family adjustment to pediatric chronic illness. He is particularly interested in the psychosocial aspects of pediatric chronic illnesses including how health behaviors, adherence to treatment regimens, and the child-caregiver relationship impact adjustment and morbidity.

Dr. Fedele’s current research predominantly focuses on youth diagnosed with asthma or cystic fibrosis and their families. He currently mentors graduate students in the university’s clinical psychology doctoral program. Graduate students working in Dr. Fedele’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Lab work toward doctorate degrees that lead to careers as pediatric psychologists and researchers.

Accomplishments:
  • Doctoral Dissertation Advisor/Mentorship Award
    2021-2022 · University of Florida
  • Mentor of the Year
    2021 · College of Public Health & Health Professions – University of Florida
  • Audrey Schumacher Award for Excellence in Teaching
    2021 · Department of Clinical & Health Psychology – University of Florida
  • University Term Professorship
    2019-2021 · University of Florida
  • Provost Excellence Award
    2017 · University of Florida
  • Faculty Enhancement Opportunity Award
    2017 · University of Florida
  • Donald K. Routh Early Career Award
    2017 · Society of Pediatric Psychology
  • Audrey Schumacher Award for Excellence in Teaching
    2017 · Department of Clinical & Health Psychology – University of Florida
  • Research Mentorship Award
    2016 · Department of Clinical & Health Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Asthma
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Food allergy
Research Summary:

Dr. Fedele’s research broadly focuses on family adjustment to pediatric chronic illness. He is particularly interested in the psychosocial aspects of pediatric chronic illnesses including how health behaviors, adherence to treatment regimens, and the child-caregiver relationship impact adjustment and morbidity. Dr. Fedele’s current research predominantly focuses on youth diagnosed with asthma and their families.

Publications:
Grants:
  • Jan 2023 ACTIVE
    Personalized Mobile Health Platform to Promote Physical Activity in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cystic Fibrosis
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Principal Investigator
  • Jan 2023 ACTIVE
    Association between parent-child communication patterns and pediatric asthma outcomes: A mixed methods study
    SOCIETY OF PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGY · Other
  • Jul 2022 ACTIVE
    109 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center and Patient Registry.
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Co-Investigator
  • Jul 2022 ACTIVE
    Mental Health Research Working Group Planning Committee
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2021 ACTIVE
    Family Fit: Promoting Family-Based Physical Activity and Weight Gain Prevention Through Mobile Technology
    NATL INST OF HLTH NICHD · Co-Investigator
  • Jul 2021 – Jun 2022
    109 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center and Patient Registry
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Co-Investigator
  • Jan 2021 – Dec 2022
    Marion and Donald Routh Student Research Grant in Pediatric Psychology
    AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSO · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2020 ACTIVE
    A Stress and Pain Self-management m-Health App for Adult Outpatients with Sickle Cell Disease
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINR · Co-Investigator
  • Jul 2020 ACTIVE
    Pediatric Pulmonary Center
    US HLTH RESOURCES AND SERV ADMN · Faculty
  • Jul 2020 – Jun 2021
    109 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Care Center and Patient Registry
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Faculty
  • Jun 2020 ACTIVE
    AIM2ACT: A Mobile Health Tool to Facilitate Asthma Self-Management during Early Adolescence
    NATL INST OF HLTH NHLBI · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2019 ACTIVE
    OoR Matching Support for CTSI
    UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS · Project Manager
  • Oct 2018 ACTIVE
    Child Asthma Exacerbation: Role of Caregiver Risk Beliefs
    WASHINGTON UNIV SAINT LOUIS · Co-Investigator
  • Sep 2018 – Aug 2021
    ReACT an Adaptive Mobile Health Intervention for Adolescent Asthma
    UNIV OF KANSAS · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2018 – Dec 2019
    Quasi – Development of a Nurse-Delivered Mobile Health Intervention for Children with Asthma and Obesity
    UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2018 – Jul 2019
    Together: Transforming and Translating Discovery to Improve Health
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS · Project Manager
  • Apr 2017 – Mar 2018
    Together: Transforming and Translating Discovery to Improve Health
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS · Project Manager
  • Sep 2016 – Sep 2020
    The Child Health Quality (CHeQ) Partnership Program
    AGCY HEALTHCARE RES AND QUALITY · Project Manager
  • Aug 2016 – Aug 2021
    Psychometric Evaluation of the Gastrointestinal (GI) Symptom Tracker in Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
    RESEARCH TRIANGLE INST · Co-Investigator
  • Jan 2016 – Jan 2017
    The Longitudinal Impact of Sleep in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Other
  • Jan 2016 – Dec 2019
    implementation of the depression and anxiety guidelines: Award for a mental health coordinator
    CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOU · Co-Investigator
  • Jan 2016 – Dec 2018
    mHealth Approach to Collaborative Asthma Management for Teens & Parents
    NATL INST OF HLTH NICHD · Principal Investigator
  • Dec 2015 – Dec 2021
    Polistina fund
    UF FOUNDATION · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2015 – Jun 2021
    Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
    UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS · Project Manager
  • Jul 2014 – Jun 2016
    Examining a behavioral family lifestyle intervention for weight management in overweight or obese children with asthma
    AMER LUNG ASSO · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2013
    NIH T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow
    Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  • 2012
    Ph.D. – Clinical Psychology
    Oklahoma State University
  • 2011-2012
    Pre-Doctoral Clinical Internship
    Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Robert Guenther

Robert Guenther Ph.D., ABPP, (RP)

Clinical Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-7810
Mailing Address:
1225 CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 3151
PO BOX 100165
DEPT CLIN & HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
8763 SW 27th Lane, #101
UF Health Psychology Specialties
GAINESVILLE FL 32608
Certifications:
  • ABBP, Rehabilitation Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Agoraphobia
  • Conversion disorder
  • Depression
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Grief
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Phobia – simple/specific
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Sleep disorders
  • Spinal cord trauma
  • Spinal injury
Research Summary:

Clinical Focus Dr. Guenther is a clinical professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology where he teaches clinical skills and provides clinical supervision to registered mental health counseling interns, graduate students, clinical psychology interns, and post-doctoral fellows. His primary clinical appointment is to the Psychological Specialties outpatient clinic in the UF Health Haile Plantation where he delivers psychological services to assist with a broad range of outpatient psychological needs.

Research Focus Dr. Guenther’s interests have included rehabilitation psychology, general clinical psychology, the practice of hospitalist psychology, and bioethics.

Research Interests:
  • Assessment of medical decision-making capacity
  • Empowerment of persons with disabilities
  • Ethics in healthcare
Education:
  • 1989-1990
    Post-doctoral Fellow in Rehabilitation and Medical Psychology
    University of Missouri – Columbia
  • 1988-1989
    Intern in Clinical Psychology – Medical Psychology Track
    Baylor College of Med, Clinical Psychology Internship Program, Texas Medical Center
  • 1984-1988
    PhD in Clinical Psychology
    Arizona State University
  • 1979-1983
    MA in Clinical Psychology
    Arizona State University
  • 1975-1979
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    Purdue University
  • 1970-1972
    Associate Degree, Electronics Engineering Technology
    ITT Technical Instutute, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Shelley C Heaton

Shelley C Heaton Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor & Neuropsychologist, UFHealth Psychology Specialties
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-0294
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1225 CENTER DR RM 3152
UF HPNP BLDG
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Shelley Heaton is Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical & Health Psychology at the University of Florida (UF), where she mentors doctoral students, teaches, engages in collaborate research, maintains a busy clinical neuropsychology practice, and provides specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology. Dr. Heaton is active in professional service, both nationally and locally. She has been a Consulting Editor to the Child Neuropsychology journal since 2006, and has served Division 40 of the American Psychological Association (APA) in several capacities over the past 10 years. Dr. Heaton has also provided valuable service to the UF community through her work with the Disability Resource Center and the McNair Scholarship Program. Dr. Heaton received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2001 from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) after completing an internship in neuropsychology at the University of Florida (UF). Her areas of clinical and scientific interest include: Adult Cortical Mapping & Awake Craniotomy Support Services, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Epilepsy Across the Lifespan, Pediatric Neuropsychology, Developmental Disorders, Pediatric Brain Tumors and Cancer, Attention and Memory Impairments in Childhood Conditions, Measurement Issues Pertaining to Cognition, and Forensic Pediatric Neuropsychology.

Accomplishments:
  • Superior Accomplishment Award
    2020 · UF College of Public Health & Health Professions
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Brain tumor – children
  • Depression
  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy
  • Dystonia
  • Epilepsy
  • Seizures
  • Sickle cell disease
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Research Summary:

Dr. Heaton is an avid collaborator on a variety of internally and externally funded research studies, providing expertise on neuropsychological measurement across the lifespan. Her research endeavors have been quite diverse (ranging from her early work studying the neuropsychology of adult schizophrenia to her ongoing independent research examining cognitive and behavioral outcomes after pediatric traumatic brain injury). During her time at UF, Dr. Heaton’s research has primarily focused on novel ways to measure cognitive functioning (“outcome”) after neurological insult, studying short and long-term outcomes after traumatic brain injury across the lifespan, and examining the relationship between attention, executive and memory functions in pediatric conditions. Aside from her independent research and collaborations with many professions within UF Health Shands Hospital and the UF Health Science Center, Dr. Heaton also has provided research mentorship to more than three dozen UF undergraduate students conducting senior honor’s theses and doctoral students within the Department of Clinical & Health Psychology.

Research Interests:
  • Clinical outcomes studies
  • Medically refractory epilepsy – surgical evaluation, treatment, and outcomes
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Neuropsychology
  • Pediatric Neuropsychology
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Publications:
Grants:
  • Jul 2021 – Jun 2022
    FDLRS Multidisciplinary Educational Services Centers
    FL DEPT OF EDUCATION · Project Manager
  • Jul 2014 – Jun 2017
    Clinical utility of blood based biomarkers for management of neonatal HIE
    AMER HEART ASSOCIATION · Project Manager
Education:
  • 2003
    Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship
    University of Florida (UF)
  • 2001
    Neuropsychology Internship
    University of Florida (UF)
  • 2001
    Ph.D.
    University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
Allison A Holgerson

Allison A Holgerson Ph.D., ABPP

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Mailing Address:
1225 CENTER DR STE 3151 OFC
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Holgerson joined faculty in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in 2018. She completed her graduate training at Virginia Commonwealth University, pre-doctoral internship at the University of Florida, and post-doctoral fellowship at Mayo Clinic.

Dr. Holgerson directs the Bariatric/Weight Management service with UF Health Psychology Specialties. She conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for patients being considered for bariatric procedures and intervention. She is a member of the UF Health Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center team, offering a comprehensive treatment approach to weight management. She also sees adults for behavioral weight management and disordered eating concerns, as well as patients who present with broad concerns related to the intersection of mental and physical health.

Dr. Holgerson supervises trainees enrolled in the APA-Accredited UF Clinical Psychology graduate program, APA-Accredited UF Health Sciences Center Psychology Internship, and APPIC-Directory Listed Postdoctoral Fellowship. She is the director of the Medical/Health Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Accomplishments:
  • Hugh C. Davis Excellence in Clinical Supervision Award
    2020 · University of Florida Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
  • Psychology Research Summit Award- Behavioral Medicine Category
    2017 · Mayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry
  • Outstanding Counseling Graduate Student
    2015 · Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Elizabeth A. Fries Memorial Scholarship
    2014 · Virginia Commonwealth University
Certifications:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Obesity
Research Summary:

Dr. Holgerson’s research involvement can be categorized into three main areas: (1) psychological factors affecting bariatric surgery candidacy and outcomes, (2) eating patterns, and (3) clinical interventions for obesity prevention and treatment of binge eating disorder.

Dr. Holgerson has investigated psychological factors and the potential impact on bariatric surgery readiness and outcome, execution and evaluation of large clinical trials for childhood obesity prevention and treatment of binge eating disorder, weight stigma, the impact of cultural factors on attitudes surrounding eating and food, and the potential connections between stress, impulsivity, and weight

Research Interests:
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Binge Eating Disorder
  • Weight Management
Publications:
Education:
  • 2020
    Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
  • 2016-2018
    Postdoctoral Fellowship – Medical and Health Psychology
    Mayo Clinic
  • 2015-2016
    Predoctoral Internship – Medical and Health Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2010-2016
    Doctorate in Psychology – Health Psychology
    Virginia Commonwealth University
David M Janicke

David M Janicke Ph.D., ABPP

Elizabeth Faulk Endowed Professor & Chair
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6046
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1225 CENTER DR 3151
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

David Janicke, Ph.D., ABPP is the Elizabeth Faulk Endowed Professor & Chair in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. He is also the director of the Center for Pediatric Psychology and Family Studies. Dr. Janicke He received his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Tech in 2001 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He is a Fellow of APA Division 54 and is the PI on multiple NIH and Medicaid funded trials examining the effectiveness of community-based behavioral family interventions for addressing obesity in underserved and at-risk youth. Dr. Janicke has broad research interests in pediatric psychology, most notably improving self-management to, and coping with, acute and chronic health conditions.

Dr. Janicke’s main area of interest is translational research intended to promote the dissemination of obesity interventions for individuals in community settings, with a primary focus on children. His most recent work is examining unique modes of intervention delivery to broader reach and sustainability of health behavior change interventions.

Accomplishments:
  • University of Florida Term Professor
    2017-2020 · University of Florida
  • College Doctoral Mentor of the Year
    2014 · College of Public Health and Health Professions – University of Florida
  • Research Foundation Professor
    2011-2013 · University of Florida
  • Fellow
    2011 · American Psychological Association
  • Alumnus of the Year
    2007-2008 · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University College of Sciences
Certifications:
  • American Board Certification in Professional Psychology
    The American Board of Professional Psychology
  • Diplomate in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Child / Pediatric Psychology
Research Summary:

Dr. Janicke has broad research interests in pediatric psychology, most notably improving self-management to, and coping with, acute and chronic health conditions. His main area of interest is translational research intended to promote the dissemination of obesity interventions for individuals in community settings, with a primary focus on children. Unique aspects of his work include comparing family-based vs. parent-only interventions and using of phone –counseling and mHealth technologies to expand the reach of these interventions. His students have produced dissertation research in a variety of pediatric-focused areas including obesity, type 1 diabetes, sleep, inflammatory bowel disease, and oncology. His teams are using virtual human technology to examine the impact of provider weight bias in health care decision making.

Publications:
Grants:
  • May 2022 ACTIVE
    Development and Implementation of an Automated Patient Satisfaction and Mental Health Outcomes Assessment Measure in the UF Health Psychology Specialties Clinic
    UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL · Other
  • Jan 2022 ACTIVE
    Longitudinal Sleep and Fatigue in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    CROHNS & COLITIS FOUNDATION · Other
  • Sep 2020 – Aug 2021
    Data Coordinating and Operations Center for the ECHO IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network
    UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES · Principal Investigator
  • Feb 2020 ACTIVE
    Medications and Weight Gain in PCORnet: The MedWeight Study
    HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCARE · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2019 – Aug 2020
    Data Coordinating and Operations Center (DCOC) for the IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network
    UNIV OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES · Principal Investigator
  • Jan 2019 – Jul 2019
    Sleep, Adherence, and Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
    AMER PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSO · Other
  • Sep 2018 – May 2020
    An Experimental Manipulation Evaluating the Impact of Distress on Parental-Feeding Practices
    SOCIETY FOR HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY · Other
  • Aug 2018 – May 2021
    Acceptance-Based Therapy Weight Loss Intervention for Adolescents: A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial
    NATL INST OF HLTH NHLBI · Other
  • Jul 2018 – Dec 2019
    Quasi – Development of a Nurse-Delivered Mobile Health Intervention for Children with Asthma and Obesity
    UF HEALTH SHANDS HOSPITAL · Co-Investigator
  • Jul 2018 – Jun 2019
    Sleep, Adherence, and Glycemic Control in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
    JDRF · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2017 – Jun 2018
    Psychological Excellence in Diabetes Training Initiative
    JDRF · Principal Investigator
  • Feb 2017 – Jan 2018
    PCORnet Obesity Observational Study Agreement: Short and Long-Term Effects of Antibiotics on Childhood Growth
    HARVARD PILGRIM HEALTHCARE · Principal Investigator
  • Dec 2016 – Jun 2017
    Establishment of the UF Diabetes Psychology Fellowship Program
    UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2016 – Sep 2020
    The Child Health Quality (CHeQ) Partnership Program
    AGCY HEALTHCARE RES AND QUALITY · Project Manager
  • May 2016 – Jul 2017
    Training Grant for Psychology Post-Doctoral Fellow Specializing in Diabetes Research and Practice
    UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA · Principal Investigator
  • Jan 2016 – Dec 2018
    mHealth Approach to Collaborative Asthma Management for Teens & Parents
    NATL INST OF HLTH NICHD · Project Manager
  • Oct 2015 – Mar 2019
    OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium Phase II
    PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RES INST · Project Manager
  • Sep 2014 – Jun 2017
    Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Improving Sleep in Overweight and Obese Youth
    NATL INST OF HLTH NHLBI · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2014 – Jun 2016
    Examining a behavioral family lifestyle intervention for weight management in overweight or obese children with asthma
    AMER LUNG ASSO · Project Manager
  • Aug 2013 – Apr 2020
    Rural Lifestyle Eating and Activity Program (Rural LEAP)
    NATL INST OF HLTH NHLBI · Project Manager
Education:
  • 2001-2003
    Fellowship – Pediatric Psychology
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • 2000-2001
    Internship – Psychology
    Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics
  • 1996-2001
    Doctor of Philosophy – Clinical Psychology Specialization
    Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
  • 1994-1996
    Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
    Minnesota State University
  • 1985-1989
    B.A. Finance and Marketing
    University of Minnesota
Kimberly A Driscoll

Kimberly A Driscoll Ph.D.

Associate Professor And Director Of Clinical Training
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6145
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Driscoll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology and an Adjoint Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in Florida and Colorado. Her expertise is in the psychological aspects of type 1 diabetes, its management, and technologies. She provides direct clinical care to individuals with type 1 diabetes of all ages and members of their support system. Dr. Driscoll has several active NIH grants focused on providing intervention to individuals with type 1 diabetes in an effort to improve self-management behaviors and glycemic control. She also holds an appointment as an Associate Professor at the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at the University of Colorado.

Accomplishments:
  • Recognized Student Organization of the Year Award
    2014-2015 · Florida State University
  • Outstanding Junior Faculty Research Award
    2011-2012 · Florida State University – College of Medicine
  • First Year Assistant Professor Research Award (2nd place)
    2011 · Florida State University
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Type 1 diabetes
Research Summary:

Dr. Driscoll’s clinical research addresses adherence to medical treatment regimens, with a focus on using technology and diabetes device downloads to assess and optimize adherence and health outcomes in type 1 diabetes. She was awarded an NIDDK K23 Career Development Award focused on improving adolescents’ type 1 diabetes self-management behaviors via tailored feedback using insulin pump downloads and problem-solving interventions. She then extended her research program through an NIDDK R03 by providing intervention to reduce clinically elevated levels of fear of hypoglycemia, which was assessed as part of a patient-reported outcomes initiative in the clinic in mothers of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Driscoll was awarded an NIDDK DP3 implementing integrated medical and psychological care to improve type 1 diabetes self-management behaviors and health outcomes via combined in-person and telemedicine visits. Her overarching research goals are to develop and implement behavioral interventions to improve adherence during routine type 1 diabetes clinical care.

Research Interests:
  • Adherence
  • Clinical Trial Interventions
  • Diabetes Technology
  • Patient-Provider Communication
  • Psychosocial Aspects of T1D Management
  • Type 1 Diabetes
Publications:
Grants:
  • Jan 2020 – Sep 2021
    DP3 – Home Telemedicine to Optimize Health Outcomes in High-Risk Youth with Type 1 Diabetes
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIDDK · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2019 ACTIVE
    Home Video-Based Telemedicine to Reduce Hypoglycemia Fear in Parents of Young Children (RedCHip)
    NEMOURS CHILDRENS CLINIC · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2019 – Jun 2020
    JDRF National Diabetes Psychology Fellowship Program – Kimberly Barnett
    JDRF · Other
  • Jul 2019 – Jun 2020
    JDRF National Diabetes Psychology Fellowship Program – Dianna Boone
    JDRF · Other
  • Jul 2019 ACTIVE
    OoR Matching Support for CTSI
    UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS · Project Manager
  • Jun 2019 ACTIVE
    Diabetes Journey: From systematic screening to intervention
    CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MED CTR · Principal Investigator
  • Jun 2019 – Aug 2020
    Hybrid closed-loop insulin therapy in pregnancies complicated by T1D
    UNIV OF COLORADO DENVER & ANSCHUTZ MED · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2005-2007
    Child Behavior and Nutrition Fellowship
    Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  • 2004-2005
    Clinical Child and Pediatric Psychology Residency
    Children's Minnesota
  • 1999-2005
    Clinical Psychology PhD
    Florida State University
Joy Gabrielli

Joy Gabrielli Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-8248
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Joy Gabrielli specializes in the treatment of adolescents and families. She is trained in trauma-focused intervention that is both individual- and family-based. She also has experience with reduction of health risk behaviors in youth.

Dr. Gabrielli’s program of research centers on the identification of modifiable environmental risk factors for adolescent health risk behaviors (e.g., substance use) that can be targeting for intervention and prevention efforts. She also has a specific interest in working with understudied and high-risk populations in this area, with a particular emphasis on youth in foster care. Following her work at the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health at Dartmouth, she developed an interest in applications of digital technologies to address the prevention and treatment needs of youth clinical populations. Dr. Gabrielli has also created a framework for a media literacy preventative intervention for parents (T.E.C.H. Parenting) to reduce youth risk for initiation of health risk behaviors.

Accomplishments:
  • University of Florida Anderson Scholars Faculty Honoree
    2019 · University of Florida
  • Hugh C. Davis Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision
    2019 · University of Florida
  • Dartmouth College Professional Development Award
    2018 · Dartmouth University
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Child / Pediatric Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
Research Summary:

The Youth Risk and Resilience Lab is directed by Joy Gabrielli, Ph.D. It is housed in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. Graduate students in the lab work toward doctorate degrees that lead to careers as clinical child psychologists and researchers.

We seek to improve understanding of factors (both environmental and individual) that contribute to youth trajectories of risk and resilience as they progress in development towards adulthood. Within this aim, we look to employ novel technologies and methodologies to promote research engagement and data capture and improve strategies for prevention and intervention efforts. Further, we actively seek to conduct research that benefits underserved and underrepresented youth populations.

For more information, visit Dr. Gabrielli’s Lab Page here: https://phhp-faculty-janicke-a2.sites.medinfo.ufl.edu/current-projects/dr-gabrielli-the-youth-risk-resilience-lab/

Research Interests:
  • child trauma
  • media parenting
  • prevention of adolescent health risk behavior
Publications:
Grants:
  • Jul 2021 ACTIVE
    A Web-Based Media Parenting Intervention to Prevent Youth Substance Use
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIDA · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2020 ACTIVE
    : Understanding adolescent in-vivo exposure to alcohol content in the media
    BROWN UNIV · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2015
    PhD – Clinical Child Psychology
    University of Kansas
  • 2010
    MA – clinical Psychology
    University of Montana
Joseph P H McNamara

Joseph P H McNamara Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Division Chief
Department: MD-PSYCHIATRY
Phone: (352) 265-4357
Email: jpm2@ufl.edu
Mailing Address:
PO Box 103424
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
GAINESVILLE FL 326100001

Dr. Joseph McNamara is a licensed psychologist and an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Dr. McNamara is the Chief of the Psychology Division in the Department of Psychiatry, Director of the OCD Treatment Program, and Co-Director of the Center for OCD, Anxiety, and Related Disorders (COARD). He has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Exposure-Response Prevention and is recognized as an expert in this area. Dr. McNamara holds a joint faculty position with Clinical & Health Psychology.

Accomplishments:
  • Faculty Academic Advising Award
    2017-2018 · University of Florida
  • Residency Teacher Award
    2014-2015 · University of Florida, College of Medicine
  • Exemplary Teacher Award
    2010-2015 · University of Florida, College of Medicine
  • Supervisor Award
    2010-2013 · University of Florida School Psychology Program
  • Research Incentive Award Recipient
    2010-2011 · University of Florida
  • Education Incentive Award Recipient
    2010-2011 · University of Florida
  • Clinical Research Seed Money Award
    2010-2011 · University of Florida, Department of Psychiatry
  • Research Incentive Award Recipient
    2009-2010 · University of Florida
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Depression
  • Insomnia
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
  • Panic disorder
  • Phobia – simple/specific
  • Sleep disorders
  • Sleeping difficulty
  • Social anxiety disorder
Publications:
Grants:
  • Sep 2021 ACTIVE
    Pairing tVNS and exposure and response prevention to improve symptoms of OCD
    INTL OCD FOUNDATION · Co-Investigator
Education:
  • 2008-2009
    Residency: Medical Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2008
    PhD, Developmental Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2008
    PhD, Counseling Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2007-2008
    Internship: Clinical & Health Psychology, Medical Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2003
    MS, Developmental Psychology
    University of Florida
  • 2000
    BS, Psychology
    University of Florida
Erika M Cascio

Erika M Cascio Psy.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-0294
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Erika Cascio, PsyD, is an assistant professor and neuropsychologist who joined the University of Florida faculty in 2016 in the department of clinical & health psychology. A graduate of Wright State University School of Professional Psychology, she completed specialized training in pediatric neuropsychology at Wallace Kettering Neuroscience Institute and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, followed by a neuropsychology residency and pediatric neuropsychology fellowship at UF. Dr. Cascio’s clinical focus involves assessment and diagnosis of neurocognitive conditions affecting children with complex medical illnesses. She is an expert on the brain-behavior relationship, particularly related to how diseases and their associated treatments impact the developing brain. Dr. Cascio is especially passionate about pediatric cancer, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury.

Specialties:
  • Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy in children
  • Neurocognitive disorder
  • Neurologic deficit
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Research Summary:

Dr. Cascio’s research interests span a variety of topics within neuropsychology; although, she holds a particular interest in pediatric cancer and traumatic brain injury. Her doctoral dissertation involved the development of a recovery guide for children who have experienced mild traumatic brain injury/concussion and their families, which comprised an activity book geared toward assisting school-age children in understanding the recovery process. Since joining the faculty, Dr. Cascio has been a part of many interdisciplinary research studies and clinical trials within oncology, neurology, pediatric congenital heart, and neonatology. Her interest in program development has also led to procurement of several philanthropic grants supporting service provision within pediatrics.

Grants:
  • Sep 2019 – Mar 2022
    Florida Development in Early Childhood: Adversity and Drug Exposure (FL-DECADE) Study
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIDA · Project Manager
Education:
  • 2016
    Fellowship – Pediatric Neuropsychology
    University of Florida
  • 2014
    Residency – Neuropsychology
    University of Florida
  • 2010
    Psy.D. – Psychology
    Wright State University
Jessica Payne-Murphy

Jessica Payne-Murphy Ph.D., ABPP

Clinical Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-0294
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
GAINESVILLE FL 326100001

Dr. Jessica Payne-Murphy is Director of the Insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in the UF College of Public Health and Health Professions. Before joining the faculty team, she completed her postdoctoral fellowship and internship in clinical health psychology at UF. She received her doctorate in clinical health psychology at the University of Colorado Denver and her bachelor’s degree from Smith College in 1999. Her prior work includes neuropsychological assessment for older adults with mild cognitive impairment/dementias and working with patients with chronic pain, mood and somatization disorders.

Accomplishments:
  • Hugh C. Davis Award for Excellence in Clinical Supervision
    2017 · University of Florida Health Sciences Center
Certifications:
  • Board Certified in Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
  • Sleep Medicine
Clinical Interests:
  • Sleep disorders
  • Sleeping difficulty
Research Summary:

Cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia in adults and children. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness-based therapies for chronic pain. Dr. Payne-Murphy is clinical faculty and does not accept graduate students as part of a research lab.

Publications:
Education:
  • 2020
    Board Certification in Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
  • 2015
    Ph.D. – Clinical Health Psychology
    University of Colorado, Denver
  • 2012
    M.A. – Clinical Psychology
    University of Colorado, Denver
Deidre B Pereira

Deidre B Pereira Ph.D., ABPP

Associate Professor & Associate Chair For Postgraduate Programs
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6039
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1225 CENTER DR RM 3150
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Deidre Pereira is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Miami in 1999 (Clinical Health Psychology). She completed her postdoctoral training on an NIMH-funded training grant on Biopsychosocial Research in Immunology and AIDS from the University of Miami in 2000.

Accomplishments:
  • Doctoral Mentor of the Year Award
    2019 · College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida
  • Preeminence Term Professor
    2018-2021 · University of Florida
  • Fellow
    2018 · American Academy of Clinical Health Psychology
  • Mentor Award
    2013 · Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida
  • Assistant Professor Excellence Award
    2011 · University of Florida
Certifications:
  • Board Certified Specialist in Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Breast cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Depression
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Gynecological Cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Major depression
  • Prostate cancer
Research Summary:

The long-range goal of Dr. Pereira’s research program is to improve health outcomes and promote the wellbeing of individuals with chronic and/or life-limiting illnesses, with an emphasis on malignancies that occur commonly or exclusively among women. Grounded in the biobehavioral model of tumor growth and development outlined by Antoni and colleagues (2006), her research seeks to understand the psychoneuroimmunologic (PNI) influences on cancer initiation, recurrence, progression, and mortality, as well as on cancer-related quality of life.

Research Interests:
  • Psycho-Oncology
  • Psychoneuroimmunology
  • Women’s Health
Publications:
Grants:
  • Jan 2021 – Mar 2022
    CDK 4/6 inhibitors use among metastatic breast cancer patients: Early discontinuation and management of adverse events
    PFIZER INC · Co-Investigator
  • Dec 2019 – Nov 2021
    Diurnal Variations in Salivary Concentrations of Pro-Tumorigenic Cytokines and Possible Effects of Psycho-Physiological Stress in Gynecologic Cancer Patients and Matched Healthy Controls
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCI · Other
  • Sep 2015 – Sep 2021
    lmpact of a Minority Prostate Cancer {MiCaP} Research Digest in Translating Scientific Discovery into Public Health and Community Applications
    US ARMY MED RES ACQUISITION · Project Manager
  • Feb 2012 – Jun 2022
    Davis Cancer Endowment – #F014842
    UF FOUNDATION · Project Manager
  • Aug 2009 – May 2017
    COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS ON SLEEP, PAIN, AND CYTOKINES IN GYNECOLOGIC CANCER
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCI · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2000
    Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biobehavioral Research in HIV/AIDS
    University of Miami
  • 1999
    American Psychological Association-Approved Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology
    University of Miami
  • 1999
    PhD, Clinical Health Psychology
    University of Miami
  • 1997
    MS, Clinical Psychology
    University of Miami
  • 1991
    BA, Psychology
    University of Pennsylvania
William M Perlstein

William M Perlstein Ph.D.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6139
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
101 S NEWELL DR. RM. 3133
GAINESVILLE FL 326100001
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Neurosciences
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
Research Summary:

Dr. Perlstein’s research interests include Cognitive Neuroscience, Experimental Psychopathology, Emotion Neuroscience, Anxiety Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury, Psychophysiology, Functional Neuroimaging.

Publications:
Grants:
  • Nov 2022 ACTIVE
    IPA for William Perlstein
    US DEPT OF VET AFF GAINESVILLE MED CTR · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2011 – Mar 2016
    Florida Trauma Rehabilitation Center for Returning Military Personnel
    US DEPT OF DEFENSE · Project Manager
  • Jul 2008 – Dec 2020
    TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE CLINICAL-COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE LABORATORY
    **UF FOU UNRESTRICTED DONATION · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2007 – Aug 2016
    Clinical and Translational Science Institute
    UF RESEARCH FOU · Project Manager
Education:
  • 1994
    Psychology (clinical) and Psychophysiology
    University of Delaware
  • 1989
    M.A. Psychology (clinical)
    University of Delaware
Catherine Price

Catherine Price Ph.D., ABPP-cn

Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-5272
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
101 S NEWELL DR RM 3142
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
101 S. NEWELL DRIVE, ROOM 3118
CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Price received advanced graduate training via Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Florida. Her training and academic career have been devoted to studying the neuropsychology of older adults with and without dementia and neuroanatomical dissociates on older adults’ cognitive functioning and cognitive change. She assess individuals who are concerned about memory, problem solving, or thinking changes, cognitive decline, dementia, and cognitive complications following various medical procedures.

Accomplishments:
  • The Arthur Benton Award for Mid-Career Research
    2021 · International Neuropsychological Society
  • Invited NIH study section member
    2021 · NIH, ASG
  • Fellow Status
    2020 · American Psychological Association, Division 40
  • UF Innovation Award for the Perioperative Cognitive Anesthesia Network
    2019 · UF Innovation
  • UF Pre-eminent Term Professor
    2018 · College of Public Health and Health Professions – University of Florida
  • UF Superior Accomplishment Award
    2018 · University of Florida
  • UF Research Foundation Professor Award
    2014 · University of Florida
  • Paul Satz Term Professorship in Clinical Neuropsychology
    2014 · College of Public Health and Health Professions – University of Florida
  • Provost’s Assistant Professor of Excellence Award
    2013 · University of Florida
  • Research Mentor Award
    2012 · Department of Clinical and Health Psychology – University of Florida
Certifications:
  • ABPP/CN
    ABPP
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Dementia
  • Movement – uncontrollable
Research Summary:

Dr. Price examines how relationships between cognitive ability and neuroanatomical integrity, as well as how both, predict outcome after interventions (i.e., surgery, anesthesia). She has designed her laboratory and research around two primary aims. First, to understand the relative contribution of brain white matter integrity versus subcortical gray matter structure integrity on the cognitive profiles associated with neurodegenerative subcortical diseases (e.g., small vessel vascular dementia/Alzheimer’s disease spectrum disorder, Parkinson’s disease). Second, to apply this knowledge towards more collaborative and longitudinal research examining the predictive value of these patients’ white and gray matter structure integrity on a) disease associated cognitive decline and b) vulnerability to cognitive change after elective medical interventions with anesthesia (e.g., major orthopedic surgery). Federally funded and non-profit institutions have and continue to support both of these research aims (NIA R01; NINDS R01; NINR R01; NSF; NINDS K23; NIA F-32 post-doctoral training award; Alzheimer’s Association; National Parkinson Foundation). An important research subaim of her laboratory involves furthering appreciation for reliable and valid neuroimaging and cognitive assessment approaches for examining cognitive-structure dissociations/associations..

Publications:
Grants:
  • May 2023 ACTIVE
    Brain Drivers, Cognition, and Parkinsons Disease: A Psychometric Approach
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Other
  • Sep 2022 ACTIVE
    Precision Monitoring and Assessment in the Framingham Study: Cognitive, MRI, Genetic and Biomarker Precursors of AD & Dementia: Supplement; Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP)
    BOSTON UNIV · Principal Investigator
  • Jun 2022 ACTIVE
    Visual attention and postoperative delirium
    ALZHEIMERS ASSO · Other
  • Nov 2021 ACTIVE
    Preoperative sleep spindles and delirium in Alzheimer's Disease
    ALZHEIMERS ASSO · Other
  • Sep 2020 ACTIVE
    Better Assessment of Illness: Delirium Severity Measures for Persons with and without Dementia
    HEBREW REHABILITATION CNTR · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2020 ACTIVE
    Perioperative Cognitive Anesthesia Network (PeCAN) Program for Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Principal Investigator
  • Jan 2020 – Jun 2022
    Lewy Body Dementia: Mangurian
    UF FOUNDATION · Co-Investigator
  • May 2019 – Sep 2021
    Impact of total knee replacement surgery on trajectory of cognitive decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2018 – Dec 2020
    Using intuitive eLearning to Provide Personalized Training to Informal Caregivers of Patients with Dementia During the Discharge Process
    CENTRE FOR AGING AND BRAIN HEALTH INNOVA · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2018 – Jul 2019
    Together: Transforming and Translating Discovery to Improve Health
    NATL INST OF HLTH NCATS · Project Manager
  • Aug 2017 ACTIVE
    PRECEDE: PREsurgical Cognitive Evaluation via Digital clockfacEdrawing
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2017 – Jun 2021
    OoR CTSI Institutional Matching Support
    UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS · Project Manager
  • Sep 2016 ACTIVE
    Health Disparities in Osteoarthritis: Biological Aging, Stress, and Pain – Modulation by Resilience Factors
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Faculty
  • Aug 2016 ACTIVE
    Scaling and Sequencing Motor Output in Humans: fMRI Study
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Co-Investigator
  • Apr 2015 – Jun 2021
    Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)
    UF DIV OF SPONSORED RES MATCHING FUNDS · Project Manager
  • Sep 2014 – Aug 2018
    SCH: EXP: Collaborative Research: Think- Inferring Cognitive State from Subtle Behaviors
    NATL SCIENCE FOU · Principal Investigator
  • Jun 2014 – May 2022
    Obesity and Type-2 Diabetes: Bariatric Surgery Effects on Brain Function
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIDDK · Project Manager
  • Sep 2013 – Aug 2019
    White Matter Connectivity and PD Cognitive Phenotypes
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINDS · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2012 – Jun 2018
    Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Post-Operative Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
    NATL INST OF HLTH NINR · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2012 – Aug 2017
    Southern HIV Alcohol Research Consortium (SHARC) Admin and Research Support Core
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIAAA · Project Manager
Alana R Rawlinson

Alana R Rawlinson Ph.D.

Clinical Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-0294
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1600 SW ARCHER RD # G901
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Rawlinson provides outpatient and inpatient care of pediatric patients in the UF Health Psychology Clinic, directs the Psychology Inpatient Consultation-Liaison service at the UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, and supervises trainees in therapy and consultation. Her specializations include working with young children, guiding families in parent management training, and treating patients with co-occurring medical and psychological concerns. Dr. Rawlinson is certified to provide Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and is a PCIT Level 1 Trainer.

Accomplishments:
  • Reubin O'D. Askew Award- Highest Honor
    2022 · Florida State University
  • Notable Nole Young Alumni Award
    2022 · Florida State University
  • Most Cited Paper Award
    2020 · Journal of Pediatric Psychology
  • Early Career Contributions Award
    2020 · Florida Psychological Association, North Central Chapter
  • Best Research in an Emerging Field Award
    2017 · Society for Pediatric Psychology
  • APA Division 54 Student Poster Winner (First Author)
    2016 · American Psychological Association Annual Convention
  • Exemplary Professionalism Award
    2016 · Children's Hospital Colorado
  • Lair Fellowship Memorial Award for Outstanding Clinical Graduate Student
    2015 · Auburn University
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year
    2012 · Auburn University
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Child / Pediatric Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder
  • Oppositional defiant disorder
  • Separation anxiety in children
  • Social anxiety disorder
Research Summary:

Dr. Rawlinson’s research involves adherence to treatment in youth with medical illnesses, quality of life and transition to adult medical care. She collaborates with medical providers on program development and access to psychology services in medical settings and has experience in measure development, quality improvement and qualitative studies.

Education:
  • 2018
    Fellowship
    University of Florida
  • 2016
    PhD – Clinical Psychology (Child Track)
    Auburn University
  • 2016
    Residency – Pediatric Health Psychology
    Children's Hospital Colorado
Glenn E Smith

Glenn E Smith Ph.D., ABPP-cn

Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 273-6556
Mailing Address:
PO BOX 100165
UF DEPT OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
GAINESVILLE FL 326100165

Dr. Glenn E. Smith is a Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. He currently serves as Interim Director of the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. He served as department chair from 2015-2021. He is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. A board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Smith has been a practicing clinician for over 30 years and has authored or co-authored almost 250 original articles, 14 book chapters, and 2 books on the neuropsychology of cognitive aging and dementia.

Accomplishments:
  • Distinguished Neuropsychologist Award
    2016 · American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psychology Teacher of the Year Award
    2011 · Mayo Clinic
  • President
    2008-2009 · APA Society of Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psycholoogy Teacher of the Year Award
    2007 · Mayo Clinic
  • President
    2005-2007 · American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology
Certifications:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Aging changes in the nervous system
  • Alzheimer disease
  • Memory loss
  • Neurocognitive disorder
Research Summary:

Dr. Smith’s research focuses on the early detection of neurodegenerative diseases. He has been studying mild cognitive impairment for 25+ years. He also studies methods to prevent or delay the development of dementia, especially behavioral interventions intended to enhance resilience, reserve, or to mitigate neurodegenerative disease.

Research Interests:
  • Behavioral intervention
  • Dementia
  • Detection of neurodegenerative diseases
  • Mild cognitive impairment
  • Prevention
Publications:
Grants:
  • Sep 2022 ACTIVE
    ACTIVE MIND: An adaptive clinical trial of cognitive training to improve function and delay dementia
    UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA · Co-Investigator
  • Sep 2022 ACTIVE
    Automated System for Accurate Determination of Activities of Daily Living for Independently-Living Persons with Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias
    ASTER LABS INC · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2022 ACTIVE
    Automated Contact Tracing System for Rapid High-Accuracy Assessment to Manage Dementia Patients and Staff Exposed to Infectious Diseases in Long-Term Care Facilities
    ASTER LABS INC · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2021 – Aug 2022
    Automated Contact Tracing System for Rapid High-Accuracy Assessment to Manage Dementia Patients and Staff Exposed to Infectious Diseases in Long-Term Care Facilities
    ASTER LABS INC · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2021 ACTIVE
    National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) Fiscal Years 2022-2026 Data Coordinating Subaward
    UNIV OF WASHINGTON · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2021 ACTIVE
    Advancing Drug Repositioning for Alzheimers Disease using Real-world Data
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Co-Investigator
  • Jun 2020 ACTIVE
    1Florida Alzheimers Disease Research Center
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Principal Investigator
  • May 2020 ACTIVE
    Research Training in Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Cognition in Aging, MCI, and Alzheimer's Disease
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIA · Principal Investigator
  • May 2019 – Aug 2021
    Association of PET amyloid status with cognitive and functional outcomes of behavioral interventions in Mild Cognitive Impairment
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Principal Investigator
  • Feb 2019 – Feb 2021
    Utilizing Data from the Electronic Medical Record to Predict Alzheimers and Dementia Risk
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2018 – May 2022
    Planning an Adaptive Clinical Trial of Cognitive Training to Improve Function and Delay Dementia
    UNIV OF SOUTH FLORIDA · Co-Investigator
  • Sep 2018 – Dec 2020
    Using intuitive eLearning to Provide Personalized Training to Informal Caregivers of Patients with Dementia During the Discharge Process
    CENTRE FOR AGING AND BRAIN HEALTH INNOVA · Co-Investigator
  • Aug 2018 – Aug 2021
    Implicit Memory Functioning in amnestic MCI due to Alzheimer's Disease: Implications for Behavioral Interventions
    ALZHEIMER NEDERLAND · Other
  • Sep 2017 – May 2022
    Accurate WiFi-Based Localization of Dementia Patients For Caregiver
    ASTER LABS INC · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2017 – Jul 2020
    Engaging diverse populations in behavioral interventions for MCI
    ALZHEIMERS ASSO · Other
  • Feb 2017 – Mar 2019
    Consortium Study of Neuroimaging Impact of Behavioral Interventions in Mild Cognitive Impairment
    FL DEPT OF HLTH ED ETHEL MOORE ALZHEIMER · Principal Investigator
  • Oct 2015 – Sep 2018
    Contract for funded patient powered research network project: Phase II (new pprn)
    MAYO CLINIC · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2015 – Aug 2017
    Precise Automatic Nail Trimmer to Aid Foot Care of the Elderly
    ASTER LABS INC · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2015 – Mar 2017
    IPA for Michael Marsiske
    US DEPT OF VET AFF GAINESVILLE MED CTR · Principal Investigator
  • Aug 2015 – Jun 2020
    Comparative Effectiveness of Behavioral Interventions to Prevent or Delay Dementia
    PATIENT-CENTERED OUTCOMES RES INST · Principal Investigator
  • Apr 2015 – Aug 2017
    IPA for Molly Sullan
    US DEPT OF VET AFF GAINESVILLE MED CTR · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 1990-1993
    Post Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
    Mayo Clinic
  • 1987-1988
    Gero and Neuro Psychology Internship
    UCLA
  • 1983-1988
    Graduate School for Clinical Psychology
    University of Nebraska
Lori B Waxenberg

Lori B Waxenberg Ph.D., ABPP

Clinical Professor & Internship Program Director
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Phone: (352) 265-0294
Mailing Address:
1225 CENTER DRIVE, ROOM 3151
1225 CENTER DR RM 3151
DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL AND HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
GAINESVILLE FL 326103007
Physical Address:
1225 CENTER DR
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Waxenberg is a Board Certified Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology.  She specializes in working with people who experience chronic pain and chronic illness by using behavioral interventions such as relaxation, meditation, activity pacing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help cope with pain and discomfort and to improve quality of life.

Certifications:
  • Board certified in Clinical Health Psychology
    American Board of Professional Psychology
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Health Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Chronic pain – resources
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Headache
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Learn to manage stress
Research Summary:

Dr. Waxenberg’s research interests have been informed by her clinical work and vice versa. Her overarching goals are to better understand and serve patients with chronic pain and to add to the evidence base to better inform the treatments of those patients. Dr. Waxenberg has served as a collaborator on several research projects at the University of Florida Department of Clinical and Health Psychology. Her research interests include patient centered outcomes in chronic pain, coping with chronic pain and the interaction of pain and sleep.

Publications:
Grants:
  • Sep 2012 – Sep 2016
    Fellowships
    US HLTH RESOURCES AND SERV ADMN · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 1999-2000
    Postdoctoral Fellowship
    University of Florida
  • 1999
    PhD
    University of Kentucky
  • 1998-1999
    Predoctoral Internship
    Medical College of Georgia
  • 1996
    MS
    University of Kentucky
  • 1992
    BA
    Washington University
Brenda A Wiens

Brenda A Wiens Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor
Department: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
Mailing Address:
PO Box 100165
GAINESVILLE FL 32610
Physical Address:
1600 SW ARCHER RD G068
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Dr. Wiens is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in the College of Public Health and Health Professions. Dr. Wiens completed an internship in clinical child and pediatric psychology at the University of Florida, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, in 2000. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 2003.

Dr. Wiens’ specialty area is clinical child psychology, and she has experience working with a wide range of child populations and clinical concerns. Her areas of clinical interest include assessments for behavioral/emotional concerns and neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and language and learning disabilities, as well as providing treatment services to children in rural areas. Dr. Wiens is involved in both the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) and the UF Multidisciplinary Diagnostic and Training Program (UF MDTP). She also supervises therapy cases through UF Health Psychology Specialties clinic, as well as supervises some school-linked mental health services provided to students in Columbia County schools. Dr. Wiens is a Co-Investigator on the UF project teams for two longitudinal grants: Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD; PI’s Cottler and Nixon) and Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD; PI’s Gurka, Scott, and Gurka).

Accomplishments:
  • University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Award (Academic Personnel)
    2016 · University of Florida
  • Phi Beta Kappa
    1995 · University of Chicago
Specialties:
  • Psychology
Subspecialties:
  • Clinical Child / Pediatric Psychology
Clinical Interests:
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Developmental reading disorder
  • Generalized anxiety disorder in children
  • Intellectual disability
  • Language disorders in children
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder
  • Social anxiety disorder
Research Summary:

Dr. Wiens is currently a Co-Investigator as part of the UF site for the NIH funded Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) project (https://abcdstudy.org/), which is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. Additionally, Dr. Wiens is a Co-Investigator as part of the UF site for the NIH funded Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) project, a longitudinal study of brain development in infancy and early childhood. Dr. Wiens has also conducted research in the areas of school mental health services and school-based programs focusing on prevention of violence, substance use, and negative youth outcomes. She has been the principal evaluator for evaluation and services contracts on several Department of Education grants awarded to the Columbia County School District, focusing on expanding counseling and prevention services for elementary school students, implementing mentoring programs for middle school youth, and implementing prevention programs to decrease youth alcohol use. Dr. Wiens previously collaborated with Jeanne Marie Stacciarini, Ph.D., in the College of Nursing on her projects related to social isolation and mental wellness for immigrant Latinos in rural areas.

Publications:
Grants:
  • Sep 2021 ACTIVE
    15/24 The Healthy Brain and Child Development National Consortium
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIDA · Co-Investigator
  • Jul 2021 – Jun 2022
    FDLRS Multidisciplinary Educational Services Centers
    FL DEPT OF EDUCATION · Project Manager
  • Apr 2020 ACTIVE
    18/21 ABCD-USA CONSORTIUM: RESEARCH PROJECT SITE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
    NATL INST OF HLTH NIDA · Co-Investigator
  • Jul 2019 ACTIVE
    FLDOH CMS HIV – COQXF – additional funding for RN & SW
    FL DEPT OF HLTH CHILDRENS MED SERVS · Project Manager
  • May 2017 – Apr 2018
    Columbia County – Counseling and Resources for Elementary Schools (CARES)
    COLUMBIA CNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Principal Investigator
  • Jul 2016 – Jun 2019
    FLDOH CMS HIV – COQXF
    FL DEPT OF HLTH CHILDRENS MED SERVS · Project Manager
  • May 2016 – Apr 2018
    Project Counseling and Resources for Elementary Schools (CARES) FY 16-17
    COLUMBIA CNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Principal Investigator
  • Sep 2015 – Apr 2018
    Project Counseling and Resources for Elementary Schools
    COLUMBIA CNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Principal Investigator
Education:
  • 2003
    PhD in Psychology (Clinical)
    Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • 1997
    Masters of Arts in Psychology (Clinical)
    Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
  • 1995
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    University of Chicago