Dr. Aprile Benner’s substantive research interests center on the development of low-income and race/ethnic minority youth, investigating how social contexts influence experiences of marginalization and discrimination, school transitions, and developmental outcomes during adolescence. As a developmental psychologist, the core of her research program is a fundamental developmental question—what are the continuities and… read more
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St. David’s CHPR Colloquia Series: “Understanding and Managing Insomnia and Circadian Rhythms Disruptions in Cancer Patients and Survivors” – Nov. 22, 2019
Dr. Oxana Palesh is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University Medical Center. Her research is in the area of cancer control. She is primarily interested in investigating the impact of cancer treatments on sleep, fatigue and quality of life. Dr. Palesh’s current projects include… read more
St. David’s CHPR Colloquia Series: “Health and social outcomes of young adults who experienced foster care” – Oct. 18, 2019
Dr. Monica Faulkner is a research associate professor at the Steve Hicks School of Social Work and the director and co-founder of the Texas Institute for Child & Family Wellbeing. She holds bachelor degrees in government and social work from The University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Social… read more
