Projects

The SHARK Lab is conducting an anonymous survey to learn more about the experience of college life and how students manage health and coping. College students between the ages of 18 and 23 are eligible to complete a set of questionnaires. We are particularly interested in learning about the experience of managing a chronic or complex medical condition in college. 

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To learn more about the experience of college students with medical conditions, the SHARK Lab is conducting a qualitative study to hear directly from student VOICES. We also want to hear the student perspective on what type of supports or program could be helpful. The study involves a set of questionnaires and an interview.

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At Children's National Hospital, youth with cancer and their parents are invited to participate in a mixed-methods study exploring how emotional distress and cognitive skills are affected during the first year after a pediatric cancer diagnosis. We are recruiting children ages 2.6 – 17 to participate, as well as their parents. Participation includes two research study visits scheduled 6 months apart that consist  of a brief child neurocognitive evaluation, and both parent and child questionnaires on emotions and behavior. Some families are also invited to complete interviews about their experiences and preferences for integrated care.

We are an international group of pediatric psychologists who are dedicated to supporting and uplifting the wellbeing of caregivers for children with medical conditions. Our group is dedicated to promoting caregiver wellbeing through outreach, research, education, and clinical practice innovations. Dr. Sharkey is the Co-Chair of the Education Subcommittee and is currently involved in several projects, including an assessment of training needs and a series of expert panel webinars.

The Center was formed with the mission "to engage in cutting-edge scientific discovery related to all aspects of children’s health, as well as their families, and to foster integrated research, training and clinical service delivery." As an alumni of the center, Dr. Sharkey continues to collaborate on several projects supporting families impacted by pediatric cancer and college students with chronic medical conditions.

This international working group is tasked with identifying a core set of measures that are scientifically sound and clinically valuable, which can be consistently implemented around the world to monitor youth treated for brain tumors. Dr. Sharkey Co-Chairs the Psychosocial and Quality of Life Outcomes subcommittee, which is currently collaborating on a systematic review and analysis of measure quality.

The Sibling Partnership for Advocacy Research and care is a community-academic partnership of advocates, researchers, and care professionals united in promoting awareness regarding the diverse experiences and needs of siblings of youth with health challenges.  Dr. Sharkey is a member of the partnership and focuses her efforts on engaging in research that promotes sibling wellbeing.