Pediatric HEART Lab
The Pediatric HEART (Healthcare Engagement, Adherence Research, and Transition) Lab is a pediatric psychology lab lead by Dr. Aimee W. Smith and geared towards studying the effects of illness and health on psychological functioning in adolescents, young adults, and caregivers. Our lab is currently conducting several projects including a studies on the transition experiences of youth with epilepsy, a training program for youth with sickle cell disease, adherence among youth with chronic illness, and healthcare utilization pre and post transition. More information about these studies can be found on the "Current Studies" tab.