Clinical & Translational Research Lecture: "Neurocognitive Deficits in Children with Chronic Illness: Prospects for Intervention"

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Bruce Compas, Ph.D., Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development; Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Psycho-Oncology, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center

This unique new educational series will focus on the complexities of conducting interdisciplinary research and clinical trials that involve behavioral, environmental, and pharmaceutical interventions. The series aims to promote cross-talk among behavioral/educational and biomedical researchers with the long-term goal of developing multimodal treatments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), including learning disabilities, genetic syndromes, and autism spectrum disorder.

This series is intended for clinicians, researchers, trainees, and students. Community members welcome.

Co-Sponsors • Vanderbilt Kennedy Center • Eunice Kennedy Shriver Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center • University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities • Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Training Program • Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders • Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

Last Updated: 3/2/2016 3:25:14 PM

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