National Research Institute for Child and Family Studies - Scientific Advisory Panel

The primary purpose of the Scientific Advisory Panel is to provide strategic advice about the applied research conducted by Institute staff, Research Fellows, and partners. Advisory Panel members are nationally recognized experts in the fields of child welfare, children’s mental health, and education. They provide guidance regarding

• Research and program development priorities
• Sources and contacts for extramural research funding
• Opportunities to collaborate with universities and research organizations

Scientific Advisory Panel Members

Marc Atkins, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry
Director, Psychology Training
Institute for Juvenile Research
University of Illinois at Chicago

Richard Barth, Ph.D.
Frank A. Daniels Professor
Chair of the Doctoral Program
School of Social Work
University of North Carolina

Elizabeth Farmer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry
Duke University Medical Center

John Landsverk, Ph.D. (Panel Chair)
Director
Child and Adolescent Services Research Center
San Diego State University
Children’s Hospital of San Diego

John Reid, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Oregon Prevention Research Center
University of Oregon

Hill Walker, Ph.D.
Director
Center on Human Development
University of Oregon