Heidi Hamann
Associate Head of Strategic Initiatives, Psychology Associate Professor, Clinical Director, Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Minor Director, Psychosocial Research in Oncology LabHeidi Hamann
Associate Head of Strategic Initiatives, Psychology Associate Professor, Clinical Director, Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine Minor Director, Psychosocial Research in Oncology LabResearch Interests:
Selected Publications:
- Hamann, H.A., Ostroff, J.S., Marks, E.G., Gerber, D.E., Schiller, J.H., Lee, S.J.C. (2014). Stigma among patients with lung cancer: A patient-reported measurement model. Psychooncology, 23(1), 81-92. PMCID: PMC3936675
- Hamann, H.A., Lee, J-W, Schiller, J.H., Horn, L., Wagner, L.I., Chang, V.T-S., Fisch, M.J. (2013). Clinician perceptions of care difficulty, quality of life, and symptom reports for lung cancer patients: An analysis from the Symptom Outcomes and Practice Patterns (SOAPP) study. Journal of Thoracic Oncology, 8(12), 1474-1483. PMCID: PMC3936653
- Hamann, H.A., Tiro, J.A., Sanders, J.M., Melhado, T.V., Funk, R., Carpentier, M.Y., Bartholomew, L.K., Argenbright, K.E., Vernon, S.W. (2013). Validity of self-reported genetic counseling and genetic testing use among breast cancer survivors. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 7(4), 624-629. PMID: 23975610
- Hamann, H.A., Smith, T.W., Smith, K.R., Croyle, R.T., Ruiz, J.M., Kircher, J.C., Botkin, J.R. (2008). Interpersonal responses among sibling dyads tested for BRCA1/2 gene mutations. Health Psychology, 27(1), 100-109.
- Hamann, H.A., Somers, T.J., Smith, A.W., Inslicht, S.S., Baum, A. (2005) Posttraumatic stress associated with cancer history and BRCA1/2 genetic testing. Psychosomatic Medicine, 67, 766-772.
Courses Taught:
- PSY 216 - Psychology of Gender (2018)
- PSY 588 - Behavioral Medicine Interventions (2019)
- PSY 625B - Psychosocial Interventions (2018)
*Year listed indicates when this individual last taught the specified course.
Updated: 01/05/23
Degrees
- B.A. Human Biology, Stanford University
- M.S. Human Genetics, University of Michigan
- Clinical Psychology Internship; University of Pittsburgh/Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic
- Ph.D. Psychology, University of Utah
- Post-doctoral Fellowship in Psychosocial and Behavioral Oncology; University of Pittsburgh
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