Karen Blanc Friedman, PhD
Areas of expertise: Bilingual assessment, Cultural and language considerations in developmental testing, Mindfulness in healthcare, Interpersonal neurobiology
Locations: Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care
About Karen Blanc Friedman, PhD
Titles
Clinical Psychologist
Awards and Honors
2006, National Academy of Neuropsychology Student Diversity Research Award
1995-2001, Full academic scholarship - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Research Interests
Neurodevelopmental outcomes in premature children
Neuropsychology of mother-infant bonding
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
College of General Studies - University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
BA in Clinical Psychology - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú, Lima, Perú
Graduate Degree
PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
MS - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Internship - Friends Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Post-Doctoral Training - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Publications
Publications
2016
Danzer, E.,Thomas, N.H., Thomas, A., Friedman, K.B., Gerdes, M., Koh, J., Adzick, N.S. & Johnson, M.P. Long-term neurofunctional outcome, executive functioning, and behavioral adaptive skills following fetal myelomeningocele surgery. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 214(269) 1-8.