Cecelia nelsonPRe-DOCTORAL INTERNCecelia currently is on internship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. When her nose is not buried in psychology literature, Cecelia enjoys hiking, running, kickboxing, video games, and watching "The Office."
Educational Background M.S. in Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, Bradley University, Peoria, IL Doctoral Dissertation: Associations Among Psychosocial Factors, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Adherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Master's Thesis: Effects of Appalachian Culture and Pregnancy Status on Pain-Related Fear Research Interests
Recent Publications Nelson, C. I., Noel, D., Caes, L., McCabe, K. M., & Duncan, C. L. (2023). Adherence in young people living with juvenile arthritis: A systematic review. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/cpp0000483 Szabo, M. M., Nelson, C. I., Lilly, C., Manegold, E., Riedel, B. D., Rouster, A., & Duncan, C. L. (2023). Sleep patterns, pain, and emotional functioning in youth with inflammatory bowel disease. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000491 |
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Jennifer kelleher PRE-DOCTORAL INTERNJennifer currently is on internship at the University of Florida. She enjoys hiking (WV is a great place for that!), biking, swimming, and hanging out with friends. Jennifer came to us from a post-bacc research position at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Educational Background M.S. in Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV B.A. in Psychology, Miami University, Oxford, OH B.S. in Business, Miami University, Oxford, OH Doctoral Dissertation: Transition Readiness, Coping, and Psychological Risk and Protective Factors in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Master's Thesis: Decision-Making Involvement, Perceived Parental Support, and Nutritional Adherence in Adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis Research Interests
Recent Publications Kelleher, J. A., Beimel, C., Ahrabi-Nejad, C., Ely, B., Jones, E., Shaffer, T., Woodburn, L., & Duncan, C. L. (2023). Associations among permissive parenting, family mealtime behaviors, nutrition, and blood glucose in children with type 1 diabetes. Children’s Health Care. https://doi.org/10.1080/02739615.2023.2203928 Snider, M., Kelleher, J., Brumbaugh, J. T., Aballay, A., & Duncan, C. L. (2023). Descriptive analysis of current burn care for Plain communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania: A qualitative study of strengths and needs in a hospital-community partnership. Journal of Burn Care & Research. 44(4), 936-944. https://doi.org/10.1093/jbcr/irac141 Cecily Conour3rd yEAR GRADUATE STUDENT (WVU)Cecily loves trying out new recipes, going on long walks, and spending time with family and friends. She came to WVU after working as a research coordinator at Seattle Children's with a pediatric pain and sleep research team.
Educational Background M.S. in Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV B.A. in Psychology, Carleton College, Northfield, MN Master's Thesis: Associations Among Executive Functioning, Family Functioning, Adolescent Responsibility, and Adherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research Interests
Recent Publications Conour, C. N., Sugiwaka, H., Nelson, C. I., & Duncan, C. L. (2023). Self-control in pediatric migraine management: A topical review. Journal of Pediatric Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsad084 Gallegos, J. V., Nelson, C. I., Conour, C. N., Ludrosky, J., Tomboc, P., Dower, J., & Duncan, C. L. (2023). Caregiver preferences for and knowledge about palliative care in pediatric oncology: An educational intervention. Children’s Health Care. https://10.1080/02739615.2023.2199161 Kirby-Estar Laguerre3rd yEAR GRADUATE STUDENT (WVU)Kirby loves to spend her free time reading new books, traveling (her favorite place she visited is Morocco!), and going out to eat with friends. Kirby came to WVU after working as a Program Coordinator for the Children's Kindness Network and the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas.
Educational Background M.S. in Psychology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV B.S. in Child Development, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN B.A. in Medicine, Health, & Society, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN Master's Thesis: Self-Efficacy and Parental Miscarried Helping in Adherence and Transition Readiness Among Adolescents and Young Adults with Epilepsy Research Interests
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Megan kozak1st year graduate student (osu)In her free time, Megan loves to read, listen to podcasts, and spend time outdoors. Megan came to OSU after working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH.
Educational Background B.A. in Psychology, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR Research Interests
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rebecca laquaglia2nd Year Graduate Student (WVU)
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LINDSAY DRUSKIN4th year Graduate Student (WVU)
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ABIGAIL VEITHSENIOR (WVU)Major: Health & Well-Being
Minor: Psychology Interests/Future Plans: In my free time, I love cooking and perfecting new recipes. I also enjoy going on walks around campus and taking yoga and zumba classes at the Rec Center. When possible I enjoy traveling and sightseeing. After graduation, I plan on getting my Master's in Occupational Therapy and becoming an Occupational Therapist. I love working with kids and hope to work in a pediatric setting upon graduation. |
LAURA ALCALDEJUNIOR (WVU)Major: Psychology
Minor: Communication Interests/Future Plans: I've always had a passion for psychology and research, so I am very excited to be a part of this lab where we all have similar interests and goals. After graduation, I plan on applying to graduate school to earn a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. For fun, I love to read, spend time with friends and travel. |