Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) | CHOP Research Institute

Approach Avoidance Model of Repetitive Behaviors

The goal of this research study is to learn about experiences with repetitive behaviors from autistic teens and their families.

Health Behavior Adolescent CHD

The teenage years can be an exciting time for friendships and becoming more independent.

Testing Re-engagement Interventions for Well-being of Childhood Cancer Survivors

Published on

Sep 26, 2023

in Cornerstone Blog

Testing Re-engagement Interventions for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Annual long-term follow-up care is critical to manage and monitor for late effects, recurrence, or new cancer.

CHOP Honors Two of its Mentoring Scientists with Carole Marcus Award

Published on

Sep 18, 2023

in Cornerstone Blog

CHOP Honors Two of its Mentoring Scientists with Carole Marcus Award

Congratulations to the 2023 Carole Marcus Award Recipients: Stella Chou, MD, and Lisa Schwartz, PhD.

“Committed to the SCD Community”: Q&A With Kemar Prussien, PhD, Diversity Fellow

Published on

Dec 14, 2021

in Cornerstone Blog

Q&A With Kemar Prussien, PhD, Diversity Fellow

A new Diversity Fellow, Dr. Prussien studies barriers and facilitators of transition to adult medical care in adolescents with SCD.

Autism ETA Cohort Study

Parents and their child between 16 and 21 on the autism spectrum are both asked to partner with us for this study as we learn more about the decisions you make about transportation, including driving. We also hope to learn about how transportation influences quality of life and other outcomes.

Lisa A. Schwartz, PhD

Dr. Schwartz's research focuses on behavioral and psychosocial aspects of cancer and its treatment in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), a group of patients with unique medical and psychosocial challenges. Most of her current studies aim to understand and improve self-management among AYAs.

E-mail:

schwartzl [at] chop.edu