The K05 renewal application for Barbara L. Andersen, Ph.D. is submitted to enable a full time effort in cancer control research and mentoring. Andersen is a professor in the Department of Psychology and a member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Program of the NCI designated, Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Ohio State University. Andersen received a K05 in 2004 and seeks renewal at this time. An already impressive record of research and mentorship prior to the K award, her previous accomplishments were not only matched but significantly exceeded;details are provided in the Progress Reports. Briefly, regarding the specific aims for research, the Biobehavioral Model of cancer stress and disease course (Andersen et al., 1994) provided the conceptual foundation for her ongoing research and her K supported research on recurrence. Thus far, 41 manuscripts have been published on this work during the award period. (Notably, pre and post docs were included on 95% of the publications, and they were first authors for 73%.) Regarding the specific aims for mentoring, training has been completed or is in progress for the following individuals: predoctoral (n = 12), postdoctoral (n=3), undergraduate honors thesis or medical students (n = 13), and mentored faculty/researchers (n=9). Exceptional trainees at all levels seek out Andersen's mentorship. In turn, all trainees were successful in publishing their interdisciplinary research in top tier journals in psychology and oncology, in receiving awards for their research, and in securing research funding. Among those completing training, all secured professorship positions and continue as cancer control investigators. K renewal is sought. Andersen seeks to expand upon her theoretical, empirical, and clinical understanding of the biobehavioral responses to the diagnosis, treatment, and course of cancer. Andersen's new research focuses upon patients at highest risk for distress and quality of life disruption, due either to comorbid major depression (ongoing research) or disease progression (K05 research). The ongoing and proposed K research extends and tests the empirically supported Biobehavioral Intervention (BBI) to these patients, thereby addressing years of missed opportunities to reduce suffering and impairment among cancer patients with comorbid depression or recurrence. Andersen's goal """"""""to select and mentor the best and brightest pre and post doctoral trainees for research careers in cancer prevention and control"""""""" continues. The latter includes her offer of rigorous training in research methods and statistics, collaboration in her interdisciplinary research, professional development and grantsmanship, and enhanced mentoring that facilitates post-training, career transition. In conclusion, K05 support will insure that the innovative research and exceptional mentoring program of this accomplished investigator will continue its accelerating pace and, further, grow in important, innovative directions.

Public Health Relevance

The proposed research advances public health by investigating a psychological therapy (a biobehavioral intervention) for decreasing psychological symptoms and improving health, thereby reducing burden to cancer patients, their families, and the health care system. When left untreated, there is not only continued psychological distress but also increased morbidity and mortality from the disease and treatment. Mentoring of behavioral scientists is proposed which offers a solid foundation in psychology, methodology, and statistics and an interdisciplinary research portfolio.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Type
Research Scientist Award (K05)
Project #
5K05CA098133-08
Application #
8288841
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZCA1-RTRB-A (O1))
Program Officer
Perkins, Susan N
Project Start
2004-09-01
Project End
2015-07-31
Budget Start
2012-08-01
Budget End
2013-07-31
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2012
Total Cost
$160,410
Indirect Cost
$11,882
Name
Ohio State University
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
832127323
City
Columbus
State
OH
Country
United States
Zip Code
43210
Ashmore, Jamile A; Ditterich, Kirk W; Conley, Claire C et al. (2018) Evaluating the effectiveness and implementation of evidence-based treatment: A multisite hybrid design. Am Psychol :
Andersen, Barbara L; Goyal, Neha Godiwala; Weiss, David M et al. (2018) Cells, cytokines, chemokines, and cancer stress: A biobehavioral study of patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Cancer 124:3240-3248
Andersen, Barbara L; Goyal, Neha Godiwala; Westbrook, Travis D et al. (2017) Trajectories of Stress, Depressive Symptoms, and Immunity in Cancer Survivors: Diagnosis to 5 Years. Clin Cancer Res 23:52-61
Ryba, Marlena M; Brothers, Brittany M; Andersen, Barbara L (2017) Implementation of an evidence-based biobehavioral treatment for cancer patients. Transl Behav Med 7:648-656
Morrison, Eleshia J; Flynn, Joseph M; Jones, Jeffrey et al. (2016) Individual differences in physical symptom burden and psychological responses in individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Ann Hematol 95:1989-1997
Westbrook, Travis D; Maddocks, Kami; Andersen, Barbara L (2016) The relation of illness perceptions to stress, depression, and fatigue in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. Psychol Health 31:891-902
Andersen, Barbara L; Dorfman, Caroline S (2016) Evidence-based psychosocial treatment in the community: considerations for dissemination and implementation. Psychooncology 25:482-90
Conley, Claire C; Bishop, Brenden T; Andersen, Barbara L (2016) Emotions and Emotion Regulation in Breast Cancer Survivorship. Healthcare (Basel) 4:
Brothers, Brittany M; Carpenter, Kristen M; Shelby, Rebecca A et al. (2015) Dissemination of an evidence-based treatment for cancer patients: training is the necessary first step. Transl Behav Med 5:103-12
Lutgendorf, Susan K; Andersen, Barbara L (2015) Biobehavioral approaches to cancer progression and survival: Mechanisms and interventions. Am Psychol 70:186-97

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