In Memoriam: Laura Gerak
In Memoriam: Laura Gerak, Ph.D. Pediatric Psychologist in Palliative Care and Hematology-Oncology June 19, 1963 – July 30, 2023 Dr. Laura Gerak, Pediatric Psychologist at Akron Children’s Hospital passed away…
Read More2024 Student Research Grants and Awards
SPP is delighted to announce the 2024 winners of the Student and Trainee Research Grants and Paper Competition. This funding allows SPP to support student and trainee investigators, truly…
Read More2024 International Collaboration Award
We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 International Collaboration Award! The International Collaboration Award aims to facilitate Society of Pediatric Psychology members to visit an international research…
Read MoreAdvocacy Corner
Advocacy matters because it works! Below are updates from previous advocacy action alerts or Advocacy Corners, as well as more opportunities for federal advocacy for our profession and patients. Centers…
Read MoreCall for Nominations
Call for Officer Nominations for the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) Board of Directors Nominations due Monday, January 8, 2024 SPP is now accepting nominations for five positions on the 2025…
Read MoreHISTORY SPOTLIGHT: International Initiatives of the Society of Pediatric Psychology
Michael C. Roberts and Anne Kazak Society of Pediatric Psychology Co-Historians The leadership and members of the Society of Pediatric Psychology (SPP) in recent years have undertaken initiatives to enhance…
Read MorePROGRESS NOTES – December 2023
Presidential Message Read More Board of Directors Nominations Advocacy Corner New! Updates from Amy Beck. PhD, APA Division Advocacy Partner Read More 2024 International Collaboration Award Leandra Desjardins, Ph.D.…
Read MoreStudent Spotlight
Nicole Jehl Nicole Jehl is a post-baccalaureate Clinical Research Coordinator working with Laura Simons, Ph.D. in the Biobehavioral Pediatric Pain Lab at Stanford School of Medicine. There, she works on…
Read MorePresidential Message
SPP Presidential Column – December 2023 Happy December SPP members! In the final column of my Presidential year, I am thrilled to provide an update on activities this year, a…
Read MoreOn the Student Front
Introducing Our New Student Advisory Board Members (2024-25) Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Student Advisory Board (SAB)! This year the SAB received numerous applications…
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