News related to the Clinical program.
Joseph Carpenter Receives APF/COGDOP Scholarship
Joseph Carpenter, a doctoral student in the Psychotherapy and Emotion Research Laboratory, has been awarded the 2018 APF/COGDOP William and Dorothy Bevan Scholarship. This award speaks to the high quality of Joseph’s current research, and we congratulate him on the honor!
Donna Pincus Leading New Investigation of Online Therapy for Childhood Anxiety
Associate Professor Donna Pincus is leading a new multi-site investigation of online therapy treatment for childhood anxiety, the largest of its kind. Details of the ambitious new initiative can be found in a new BU Today article. The BU study will work with almost 1,900 young people, ages 3 to 18, with mild to moderate anxiety, in […]
Stefan Hofmann Recognized for Research on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Professor Stefan Hofmann has received the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation Award for his study of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), anxiety disorders, and depression. The award, established by the German government to foster international cooperation in academia, recognizes scientists whose cutting-edge discoveries are expected to lead to even greater insights in the […]
David Barlow to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences Professor Emeritus David H. Barlow has been awarded the APF/APA 2018 Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement in the Practice of Psychology. The award, to be presented in August, recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing the professional practice of psychology through a demonstrable effect on patterns of service delivery in the profession. […]
Professor Helen Tager-Flusberg Participates in Reddit AMA!
Professor Helen Tager-Flusberg recently took part in a Reddit “Ask Me Anything” session. The extensive Q&A covered a wide range of topics, from how our understanding of autism spectrum disorders has evolved over Dr. Tager-Flusberg’s 40-year career, to how the field may change in the years to come.
PBS Professor Kristin Long awarded GWISE 2016 Mentor of the Year Award
Professor Kristin Long was recently awarded the BU Graduate Women in Science and Engineering 2016 Mentor of the Year Award. Professor Long was recognized in appreciation for her promotion of women in STEM by mentoring, inspiring and supporting future female leaders. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences congratulates Professor Long on receiving this distinguished […]
Dr. John Otis Receives Medical School’s Highest Teaching Honor
John D. Otis, associate professor of psychiatry, has been recognized with the 2016 Stanley L. Robbins Award for Excellence in Teaching, the highest teaching honor awarded by Boston University School of Medicine (MED). The award honors an outstanding educator and acknowledges the importance of teaching skills and commitment to students and education. More details on Dr. […]
Spring 2016 Colloquia Schedules
Spring 2016 colloquia schedules for the Clinical program, Developmental Science program, Center for Systems Neuroscience, and Center for Memory and Brain are now available.
Prof. Stefan Hofmann’s Work Highlighted in The Atlantic
Professor Stefan Hofmann’s research on social anxiety has been highlighted in The Atlantic.
Clinical Program Interviews to Be Held on February 26, 2016
Interviews for doctoral applicants to the clinical psychology program (entering Fall 2016) will be held on Friday, February 26, 2016.