Kahsi Pedersen, PhD, MS
Faculty Scientist
Research Interests
- Behavioral Research
- Structural equation modeling, dyadic data analysis, and advanced statistical methods in behavioral, clinical, and translational research
Dr. Pedersen is a behavioral scientist who develops and evaluates evidence-based interventions to improve mental health for caregivers of children with neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders, especially in rural and underserved communities. Her research includes clinical trials, digital health, and community-based methods to enhance mindfulness and reduce caregiver stress. She also has extensive expertise in statistical consulting, clinical trial design, and mixed-methods analysis.
Han PKJ, Duarte CW, Daggett S, Siewers A, Killam B, Smith KA, Freedman AN. Effects of personalized colorectal cancer risk information on laypersons’ interest in colorectal cancer screening: The importance of individual differences. Patient Educ Couns 2015 Jul 19. [Epub ahead of print].
Siegel M, Stedman A and Smith KA, Pediatric Professional Medical Associations and Industry Guideline Compliance. Pediatrics, 2015.
Siegel M, Beresford CA, Bunker M, Verdi M, Vishnevetsky D, Karlsson C, Teer O, Stedman A, Smith KA. Preliminary investigation of lithium for mood disorder symptoms in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. J Child Adolesc Psychopharmacol. 2014 Sep;24(7):399-402. doi: 10.1089/cap.2014.0019. Epub 2014 Aug 5.
Siegel M, Milligan B, Chemelski B, Payne D, Ellsworth B, Harmon J, Teer O, Smith KA. Specialized inpatient psychiatry for serious behavioral disturbance in autism and intellectual disability. J Autism Dev Disord. 2014 Dec;44(12):3026-32. doi: 10.1007/s10803-014-2157-z.