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Jim Swanson, PhD
Professor, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, UC Irvine
Director, Child Development Center, UC Irvine
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| Current PI funding: PHS-NIH (HHSN275200503415C), National Children's Study: Orange County (2005-2011)
PHS-NIH (HHSN267200700021C), National Children's Study: San Diego County (2007-2012) |
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| Mentoring: Many of Dr. Swanson's 11 trainees have become leaders in Pediatrics, including Dr. Paramala Santosh, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, UK; and Dr. Tim Wigal, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Deputy Director of the Child Development Center at UC Irvine. Dr. Swanson is PI of the National Children's Study for Orange County and San Diego County. The National Children's Study will examine the effects of environmental influences on the health and development of more than 100,000 children across the United States, following them from before birth until age 21. Therefore, over the next 25 years this study offers great potential for training in joint PhD programs based on collaboration between UC Irvine, San Diego State University, CSU San Bernardino, and CSU Bakersfield in the areas of child development, nursing, and other areas related to child development. |
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| Research: Dr. Swanson broadly seeks to improve the health and well-being of children. His research focuses on hyperactivity, attention deficit disorder, and conduct disorder in children. Through his research, Dr. Swanson has developed procedures for monitoring the cognitive effect of stimulant medication, the most frequent treatment for this group of patients. His research also focuses on biochemical and genetic factors related to these disorders. In addition, Dr. Swanson is investigating the effect of intensive, early intervention for children with attention and conduct disorders through a school-based treatment program conducted in cooperation with the Orange County Department of Education. |
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