Barbara J. Anderson, Ph.D. - Faculty - Endocrinology and Metabolism - Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Barbara J. Anderson, Ph.D.

Contact Information:
Barbara J. Anderson, Ph.D.
6621 Fannin St., CC1020.05
Houston, TX 77030-2399

Clinic: 832-822-3670
Academic Office: 832-822-3780
Fax: 832-825-3903

Title:
Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Education:
Vanderbilt University - Ph.D.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development - Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Washington University School of Medicine - Post-Doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology

Current Positions in Professional Organizations:

Member - Society for Research in Child Development
Member - Society of Pediatric Psychology
Member - American Diabetes Association
Member - Behavioral Medicine and Psychology Council of American Diabetes Association
Member - American Psychological Association

Research Interests:

Clinical research projects relating to family and developmental factors impacting psychological and physical health outcomes in youth with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Developmental and mental health issues facing youth with diabetes and other chronic diseases
Adherence to treatment regimen in chronic childhood diseases

Current Research Funding:

Family Management of Childhood Diabetes (Type 1): Clinical Sites, National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Treatment Options in Youth with Type 2 Diabetes, National Institute of Health and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Intensive Treatment in Youth with Type I diabetes mellitus: REACT Positively; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases subcontract

Current Publications:

Anderson BJ, Cullen K, McKay SV. Quality of life, family behavior, and health outcomes in children with type 2 diabetes. Pediatric Annals 34:722-732, 2005.
Jeha GS, Karaviti LP, Anderson BJ, Haymond MW, Smith EO, McGirk TS, Donaldson S. Insulin pump therapy in preschool children with type 1 diabetes mellitus improves control and decreases glucose excursions and the risk of hypoglycemia. Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics 7(6): 876-884, 2005.
Moreland EC, Volkening LK, Lawlor MT, Chalmers KA, Anderson BJ, Laffel LMB. Use of a blood glucose monitoring manual to enhance monitoring adherence in adults with diabetes: A randomized controlled trial. Arch Intern Med 166:689-695, 2006.
Anderson BJ, Brackett J. Diabetes in children. In: Psychology in Diabetes Care, 2nd ed. (Snoek FJ, Skinner TC, eds.) Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2005, 1-25.