
Samantha Ely
Clinical Research Coordinator
Biography
Samantha serves as the clinical research coordinator of the HELP lab.
Her primary roles include managing recruitment, study visits, data management, and regulatory processes for all studies. She is excited to be working in a pediatric clinical setting and to study the neural mechanisms of pain and anxiety.
She plans to pursue a Ph.D. in a neuroscience-related field and is taking this opportunity in the HELP lab to solidify her specific research interests.
In the News
Engagement during a mixed in-person and remotely delivered psychological intervention for youth with functional abdominal pain disorders and anxiety
Functional abdominal pain disorders (FAPD) are common pain conditions in youth that are associated with anxiety and can impact daily functioning. The Aim to Decrease Anxiety and Pain Treatment …
Addressing Pediatric Mental Health Using Telehealth During Coronavirus Disease-2019 and Beyond: A Narrative Review
by Natoshia Cunningham, PhD
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the way pediatricians deliver care. Pediatricians are increasingly faced with the challenge of delivering care, including mental…