Young adult and Adolescent Competence in Health care and Transitions
Lab
Dr. Lang and the YACHT Lab will not be taking students for the Fall 2025 application cycle. She will be reviewing applications during the Fall 2026 cycle, with a start date for Fall 2027.
Amy C. Lang, Ph.D.
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale (SIUC)
Assistant Professor,
School of Psychological & Behavioral Sciences, SIUC
Principal Investigator,
YACHT Lab
The YACHT Lab values...
Scientific Integrity
Open & Honest Communication
Respect for Others
Collegiality
Collaboration
Equity & Inclusion
Diversity of Individuals, Lived Experiences, & Ideas
Cultural Responsiveness
Continual Learning & Growth, both professionally and personally
Pediatric Psychology
Adolescence & Young Adulthood
Health Competence (i.e., health self-efficacy)
Health Care Transition (i.e., the transition from pediatric to adult health care)
Effective & Empowering Communication in the Health Care Setting
Self-Management
Medication & Treatment Adherence
Health-Related Quality of Life
Community-Based Participatory Research Approaches
Elizabeth Fenelon, MS, started her doctoral training at SIUC in the Clinical Psychology program, which includes a graduate research assistantship in the YACHT Lab. Welcome to SIUC, the Clinical Psychology program, and the YACHT Lab, Elizabeth!
Sammy Murad, BS, started his doctoral training at SIUC in the Clinical Psychology program, which includes a graduate research assistantship in the YACHT Lab. Welcome to SIUC, the Clinical Psychology program, and the YACHT Lab, Sammy!
Michelle Hernandez-Gaytan, who is an undergraduate at SIUC pursuing a degree in Psychology, joined the YACHT Lab. Welcome Michelle!
Elizabeth Fenelon published her first manuscript in the Health Care Transitions journal. Congratulations Elizabeth!
June 2025:
Kayla Cooper, MA, who is a fourth-year SIUC Clinical Psychology doctoral student joined the YACHT Lab. Welcome Kayla!
The RAY Study officially began recruitment and focus groups with AYAs, caregivers, and health care providers.
April 2025:
Dr. Lang and Jessica Hinojosa presented posters at The Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference in Phoenix, AZ!
Jessica Hinojosa presented a poster at SIUC's Annual Creative Activities and Research Presentations!
January 2025:
W Winston Scott, who is an undergraduate at SIUC pursuing a degree in Social Work (BSW), joined the YACHT Lab. Welcome W Winston!
Sophia Suchomski, who is a medical student with the Lincoln Scholars at SIU School of Medicine, joined the YACHT Lab. Welcome Sophia!
October 2024:
Dr. Lang presented her research at the SIUC College of Health and Human Sciences Research Flash Talks. Her presentation was on Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Competence in Health Care and Transitions.
September 2024:
The YACHT Lab website made its official debut!
Jessica Hinojosa, MS, who is a fourth-year SIUC Clinical Psychology doctoral student joined the YACHT Lab. Welcome Jessica!
Hunter Clark, MA, started her doctoral training at SIUC in the Clinical Psychology program, which includes a graduate research assistantship in the YACHT Lab. Welcome to SIUC, the Clinical Psychology program, and the YACHT Lab, Hunter!
The YACHT Lab was established!
Dr. Lang started her faculty position at SIUC! https://pvcaa.siu.edu/provost/new-faculty/tenure-faculty-2024.php