Lecture with Dr. Jan Wallander, Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences at University of California, Merced.
As a health psychologist, Dr. Wallander has investigated risk and resiliency factors associated with health and quality of life among children and adolescents, especially those from vulnerable groups (e.g., chronic conditions, lower income, ethnic minorities). In this talk, he will provide an overview of recently concluded work from the BRAIN-HIT project, a randomized controlled trial of a home-based developmental stimulation program to prevent neurodevelopmental disability in infants born at risk in developing countries (India, Pakistan, and Zambia). Dr. Wallander will also provide insights from his almost 40-year career on avenues that can guide efforts at reducing health disparities.
About
Dr. Wallander is currently a Distinguished Professor of Psychological Sciences at University of California, Merced and has produced over 300 publications and presentations nationally and internationally. He has received numerous research accolades including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Child and Family Health Special Interest Group and recognition for his graduate student mentorship and teaching from the academic senate at UC Merced.
This lecture is made possible by generous funding from the Judy F. Rosenblith Lectureship Fund.
