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Research Interests
I am both a clinician and a researcher as well as an educator. I am interested in studying the impact of chronic illness on the adaptation and coping of children, adolescents and their families. I am also interested in the area of transitioning from pediatric to adult care among youth with chronic illness.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Case Western Reserve University
… → 1990
Research interests keywords
- Behavioral Medicine
- Diabetes
- Psychological Issues of Patients Dealing with Medical Illness
- Psychology
- Transplantation
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Grants
- 9 Finished
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Improving Transition from Pediatric to Adult Diabetes Care
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
The University of Chicago, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
8/1/17 → 10/31/18
Project: Research project
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Psychological Excellence in Diabetes Training Initiative
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
JDRF (formerly known as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation)
7/1/17 → 6/30/18
Project: Research project
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Effectiveness Trial of an E-Health Intervention To Support Diabetes Care in Minority Youth
Evans, M. A. (PD/PI), Feldman, M. A. (PD/PI), Miller, J. L. (PD/PI), Samis, J. (PD/PI) & Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
Wayne State University, National Institutes of Health
4/1/17 → 3/31/22
Project: Research project
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Final clinical studies for submission of a pre-market approval application to the FDA for a bionic pancreas that automates type 1 diabetes management
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
Boston University, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
9/30/16 → 5/31/20
Project: Research project
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Diabetes-Specific Behavioral Science Postdoctoral Training Program
Weissberg Benchell, J. A. (PD/PI)
University of South Florida, Patterson Foundation
4/1/15 → 6/30/17
Project: Research project
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Adult’s Lived Experience Using the Insulin-Only Bionic Pancreas
Garza, K. P., Howard, K. R., Feldman, M. A. & Weissberg-Benchell, J., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 19, 1, p. 11-17 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Systematic Review of Interventions for the Transition to Adult Healthcare for Young People with Diabetes
DeLacey, S., Papadakis, J., James, S., Cudizio, L., Ng, S. M., Lyons, S. K., Maruthur, N. M., Araszkiewicz, A., Gomber, A., Snoek, F. J., Toft, E., de Beaufort, C. & Weissberg-Benchell, J., Dec 2025, In: Current diabetes reports. 25, 1, 21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Psychosocial Aspects of Diabetes Technologies: Commentary on the Current Status of the Evidence and Suggestions for Future Directions
Barnard-Kelly, K., Gonder-Frederick, L., Weissberg-Benchell, J. & Wisk, L. E., Jan 2025, In: Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology. 19, 1, p. 27-33 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Towards standardization of person-reported outcomes (PROs) in pediatric diabetes research: A consensus report
Barnard-Kelly, K., Marrero, D., de Wit, M., Pouwer, F., Khunti, K., Hermans, N., Pierce, J. S., Laffel, L., Holt, R. I. G., Battelino, T., Naranjo, D., Fosbury, J., Fisher, L., Polonsky, W., Weissberg-Benchell, J., Hood, K. K., Schnell, O., Messer, L. H., Danne, T. & Nimri, R. & 18 others, , Mar 2025, In: Diabetic Medicine. 42, 3, e15484.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diabetes distress in urban Black youth with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers: associations with glycemic control, depression, and health behaviors
Evans, M., Ellis, D. A., Vesco, A. T., Feldman, M. A., Weissberg-Benchell, J., Carcone, A. I., Miller, J., Boucher-Berry, C., Buggs-Saxton, C., Degnan, B., Dekelbab, B. & Drossos, T., Jun 1 2024, In: Journal of pediatric psychology. 49, 6, p. 394-404 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations