Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Expertise on Development and Disabilities

Chronic Illnesses

Care of children with life-threatening illnesses
Mary Jo Gilmer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Nursing; Associate, Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center and Co-Chair of Pediatric Palliative Care Research Team

Development of chronic illness behavior in children and adolescents
Lynn Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Pediatrics and Psychology

Effects of stress and adversity on psychological adjustment and physical health of children and adolescents
Bruce E. Compas, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

Emotion, stress, coping and adaptation to chronic illness
Craig A. Smith, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology