Through the three-year plan outlined in this proposal, the nominee's activities will include professional development in areas of research methodology, statistical analysis, and computer applications. The plan also includes two pilot research studies and the development and teaching of an introductory course in research for junior faculty and child and adolescent mental health trainees. Dr. Chatoor will coordinate clinical, educational and research activities in infant mental health, which is her primary area of research interest. This training will prepare the nominee to become a major resource for the Chairman in both the training of future mental health practitioners and academicians and the directing of research efforts in child and adolescent mental health.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Type
Academic/Teacher Award (ATA) (K07)
Project #
5K07MH000791-03
Application #
3077797
Study Section
Research Scientist Development Review Committee (MHK)
Project Start
1990-08-01
Project End
1993-07-31
Budget Start
1992-08-01
Budget End
1993-07-31
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1992
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Children's Research Institute
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Washington
State
DC
Country
United States
Zip Code
20010
Chatoor, I; Ganiban, J; Hirsch, R et al. (2000) Maternal characteristics and toddler temperament in infantile anorexia. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 39:743-51
Chatoor, I; Hirsch, R; Ganiban, J et al. (1998) Diagnosing infantile anorexia: the observation of mother-infant interactions. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 37:959-67
Chatoor, I; Ganiban, J; Colin, V et al. (1998) Attachment and feeding problems: a reexamination of nonorganic failure to thrive and attachment insecurity. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 37:1217-24