Laura M. Mackner, Ph.D.

Laura Mackner, PhD, is an Investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health, Psychologist in the Division of Pediatric Psychology and Neuropsychology, and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Her research focuses on adjustment to chronic illness and the interaction of biopsychosocial factors that contribute to optimal adjustment, particularly in children and adolescents with gastrointestinal disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Her current work is exploring biopsychosocial issues in adolescents with IBD and socially interactive technology use in this population. She is also developing and evaluating a mentoring program for children with IBD.

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Gender:

• Female

Languages Spoken:

• English

Research Center:

• Center for Biobehavioral Health

Areas of Interest:

• The Stress Response System in Pediatric Crohn’s Disease (PI) The purpose of this project is to examine stressors, the stress response system, and disease activity in pediatric CD. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis and the autonomic nervous system play important roles in inflammation and the stress response, but little is known with how stress adversely affects clinical activity in Crohn’s disease via the stress response system. Funding Period: 2011 – 2013 Funding Agency: The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Collaborating Investigators: Kathleen Pajer, MD, John Sollers, PhD, Wallace Crandall, MD
• Social Functioning in Adolescent Chronic Illness (PI) This project is investigating social functioning in adolescents with IBD and identifying biopsychosocial pathways between chronic illness and its impact on adolescent social functioning. Despite the importance and complexity of adolescents' social world, little is known about the effect of a chronic illness on adolescent social functioning. Project: 1R01HD058317 Funding Period: 4/10/2008 - 3/31/2013 Funding Agency: NICHD- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Collaborating Investigators: Wallace Crandall M.D., Bill Gardner Ph.D., Kathryn Vannatta, Ph.D.
• Diversity Supplement – Social Functioning in Adolescent Chronic Illness (PI) The purpose of this supplement is to investigate intervention modalities for addressing social difficulty in adolescents with IBD, including web-based interventions and a peer mentoring program. Project: 1R01HD058317 Funding Period: 4/10/2011 - 3/31/2013 Funding Agency: NICHD- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Collaborating Investigators: Wallace Crandall M.D., Bill Gardner Ph.D., Kathryn Vannatta, Ph.D.
• Open Source Science: Transforming Chronic Illness Care (Consultant) This project is a collaborative community focused on transforming chronic illness care in pediatric IBD. It is a network that connects patients, families, clinicians and researchers with each other and includes resources such as health data tracking, social networking, self-management support and online social games. Project: R01DK085719 Funding Period: 2011 – 2014 Funding Agency: NIDDK Collaborating Investigators: Peter Margolis, MD, PhD, Michael Seid, PhD

Undergraduate

• University of Illinois
  Date Completed: 06/30/1992

Graduate School

• University of Maryland
  Date Completed: 06/30/1996

Internship

• University of Maryland
  Date Completed: 06/30/1998

Post Doctoral

• University of Maryland, Baltimore County
  Date Completed: 06/30/1999

Fellowship

• Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
  Date Completed: 06/30/2001

2001–present

• Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics

2001–present

• Investigator, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Center for BioBehavioral Health

2001–present

• Pediatric Psychologist, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Division of Psychology

• Mackner LM, Clough-Paabo E, Pajer K, Lourie A, Crandall WV. 2011. Psychoneuroimmunologic factors in inflammatory bowel disease.  Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Vol. 17, no. 3. : 849-857.
• Mackner, LM, Bickmeier, R., Crandall, W. V. 2011. Achievement, absence and quality of life in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. (IF: 2.935) (Unspecified)
• Mackner LM, Pajer K, Glaser R, Carndal WV. 2010. Relationships between depression, cytokines, and cortisol in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease [Abstract]. Vol. 138, no. 5: Gastroenterology. (May): A-212-A-213. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Greenley RN, Hommel KA, Nebel J, Raboin T, Li SH, Simpson P, & Mackner LM. 2010. A meta-analytic review of the psychosocial adjustment of youth with inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Vol. 35, no. 8. : 857-69. (IF: 2.9)
• Mackner, L.M., Clough-Paabo, E., Pajer, K., Lourie, A.,& Crandall, W.V. Psychoneuroimmune mechanisms in inflammatory bowel disease.  Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Edited by Bousvaros, Athos. (IF: 4.98) (In press)
• Mackner LM. 2010. Family Life. In Your Child with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Family Guide for Caregiving.. Edited by M. Olivia-Henker, D. Zering, A Bousvaros. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press. 181-186.
• Mackner LM, Vannatta K, and Crandall WV. 2010. Gender differences in the social functioning of adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. (IF: 1.506) (Unspecified)
• Boyle B, Mackner LM, Ross C, Moses J, Kumar S, & Crandall W. 2010. A single-center experience with methotrexate after thiopurine therapy in pediatric crohn?s disease.  Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Vol. 51, no. 6. : 714-7. (IF: 2.13) (Formally Accepted)
• Mackner LM, Punati J, Pajer K, Kusek K, Wood JD, Crandall WV. 2010. Intestinal mast cells correlate with psychological functioning in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. (IF: 6.44) (Unspecified)
• Kusek K, Crandall W, Nicol K, Mackner LM, Potter C. 2009. Anti-smooth-muscle and anti-nuclear antibodies do not correlate with increasing severity of liver inflammation and fibrosis in pediatric nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [Abstract]. Vol. 136, no. 5: Gastroenterology: A-504. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Boyle B, Mackner LM, Ross C, Moses J, Kumar S, Crandall W. 2009. A single-center experience with methotrexate after thiopurine therapy in pediatric Crohn's disease [Abstract]. Vol. 136, no. 5: Gastroenterology: A-677. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Kusek K, Punati J, Bevins CL, Barnard JA, Kays, RJ, Chu H, Mackner LM, Crandall W. 2009. Human alpha defensin 5 mRNA levels are decreased in children with untreated, newly diagnosed Crohn disease. [Abstract]. Vol. 136, no. 5: A-14. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Hommel KA, Mackner LM, Denson LA, Crandall WV. 2008. Treatment regimen adherence in pediatric gastroenterology.  J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. Vol. 47, no. 5. (November): 526-543. (IF: 2.132)
• Hommel KA, Denson LA, Crandall WV, & Mackner LM. 2008. Behavioral functioning and treatment adherence in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Vol. 4, no. 11. : 785-796.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2008. Psychological aspects of IBD in children and adolescents. In Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Edited by P. Mamula, R. Baldassano, and J. Markowitz. Norwell, MA, USA: Springer. 555-563.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2007. Psychological factors affecting pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Current Opinion in Pediatrics. Vol. 19, no. 5. : 548-552.
• Crandall WV, Halterman TE, Mackner LM. 2007. Anxiety and pain symptoms in children with inflammatory bowel disease and functional gastrointestinal disorders undergoing colonoscopy.  Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Vol. 44, no. 1. : 63-7. (IF: 2.102)
• Mackner LM & Crandal WV. 2006. Brief report: Psychosocial adjustment in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Vol. 31. : 281-285. (IF: 3.157)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2006. Concordance among physician, parent and child report of symptoms in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease [Abstract]. Vol. 43, no. 4: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: E47. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Stark LJ, McGrath AD, Janicke DM, Mackner LM, Hommel KA, Bean JA, Lovell D, Heubi JE, Kalkwarf HJ. 2006. A randomized clinical trial of dietary calcium to improve bone accretion in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.  Journal of Pediatrics. Vol. 148, no. 4. : 501-507. (IF: 3.991)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Szigethy EM. 2006. Psychosocial functioning in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Vol. 12. : 239-244. (IF: 3.912)
• Gerhardt CA, Baughcum AE, Johnston A, Vannatta K, Davies WH, Mackner LM, Noll RB. 2006. Parent perceptions of nutritional issues during their child's treatment for cancer.  Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. Vol. 28, no. 7. : 454-460. (IF: 1.17)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2005. Long-term psychosocial outcomes reported by children and adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease.  American Journal of Gastroenterology. Vol. 100. : 1386-1392. (IF: 5.116)
• Stark LJ, Hommel KA, Mackner LM, Janicke DM, McGrath AM, Pfefferkorn M, Crandall W, Heubi J. 2005. Randomized trial comparing two methods of increasing dietary calcium intake in children with inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. Vol. 40, no. 4. : 501-507. (IF: 2.077)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2005. Steroid treatment impairs memory in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease [Abstract]. Vol. 123 (Suppl 2): Gastreonterology: A166-A167. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Crandall WV, Halterman T, Mackner LM. 2005. Differential effect of anxiety on pain perception in children with IBD and functional gastrointestinal disorders undergoing colonoscopy [Abstract]. Vol. 41, no. 4: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: 541-542. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Stark LJ, Janicke DM, McGrath AM, Mackner LM, Hommel KA, Lovell D. 2005. Prevention of osteoporosis: A randomized clinical trial to increase calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Vol. 30, no. 5. : 377-386. (IF: 1.973)
• Mackner LM, Crandal WV. 2005. Oral medication adherence in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Vol. 11, no. 11. : 1006-1012. (IF: 3.012)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2004. Oral medication adherence in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease [Abstract]. Vol. 39: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: S314. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Sisson DP, Crandall WV. 2004. Review: Psychosocial issues in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Vol. 29. : 243-257. (IF: 1.943)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Gender differences in weight and body image contribute to problematic eating behaviors in inflammatory bowel disease compared to healthy children [Abstract]. Vol. 37: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: 375. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Food Allergy. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 243-244.
• Stark LJ, Opipari LC, Spieth L, Jelalian E, Quittner AQ, Higgins L, Mackner LM, Byars K, Lapey A, Stallings VA, Dugan C. 2003. The contribution of behavior therapy to nutrition adherence in cystic fibrosis: A two-year randomized controlled study.  Behavior Therapy. Vol. 34. : 237-258. (IF: 1.046)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Predictors of behavioral/emotional functioning in children with inflammatory bowel disease compared to healthy children [Abstract]. Vol. 37: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: 375. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 326-327.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Gastroesophageal Reflux. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 250-253.
• Mackner LM, Sims-Clark KN, Crandall WV. 2003. Diarrhea. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick and C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 181-182.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Peptic Ulcer Disease. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 467-468.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Celiac Disease. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Plubishers. 85-86.
• Mackner LM,, Crandall WV. 2003. Psychosocial outcomes in mild pediatric inflammatory bowel disease [Abstract]. Vol. 124 (Suppl 1): Gastroenterology: A212-A213. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Swift EE, Heidgerken A, Stalets M, Linscheid T. 2003. Training in pediatric psychology: A survey of predoctoral internship programs.  Journal of Pediatric Psychology. Vol. 28. : 433-441. (IF: 1.474)
• Mackner LM, Sims-Clark KN & Crandall WV. 2003. Gastrointestinal Disorders. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. NY: Kluwer Academic/Plenum. 253-255.
• Mackner LM, Black MM, Starr RH, Jr. 2003. Cognitive development of children in poverty with failure to thrive: A prospective study through age 6.  Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Vol. 44. : 743-751. (IF: 2.743)
• Stark LJ, Mackner LM, Patton S, Acton JD. 2003. Cystic fibrosis. In Handbook of Pediatric Psychology. 3rd ed. Edited by MC. Roberts. New York, NY, USA: Guilford. 286-303.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Quality of life in mild pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Predictors and comparisons with healthy and other disease populations [Abstract]. Vol. 124 (Suppl 1): Gastroenterology: A209. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Hirschsprung's Disease. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 289-290.
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2003. Inflammatory Bowel Disease. In Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Child Psychology. Edited by T. Ollendick & C. Schroeder. New York, NY, USA: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers. 311-312.
• Crandall WV & Mackner LM. 2003. Infusion reactions to infliximab in children and adolescents: Frequency, outcome, and a predictive model.  Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Vol. 17. : 75-84. (IF: 3.529)
• Stark LJ, Mackner LM, Kessler JH, Opipari LC, Quittner AQ. 2002. Preliminary findings for calcium intake in children with cystic fibrosis following behavioral interventions for caloric intake.  Children's Health Care. Vol. 31. : 107-118. (IF: 1.019)
• Crandall WV, Mackner LM. 2002. Adverse reactions in children and adolescents following infliximab infusions [Abstract]. Vol. 122 (supplement): Gastroenterology: 614. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Carandall WV. 2002. Coping strategies and social support in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Preliminary Results [Abstract]. Vol. 35: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: 411. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV. 2002. Eating behaviors in mild to quiescent pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Preliminary results [Abstract]. Vol. 35: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition: 411-412. [Peer Reviewed] (Published)
• Stark LJ, Jelalian E, McGrath A, Mackner LM. 2001. Behavioral approaches in cystic fibrosis: Applications to feeding and eating. In Psychosocial Aspects of Cystic Fibrosis. Edited by B. Lask, D. Angst, M. Bluebond-Langer. London, England: Arnold.
• Mackner LM, McGrath AM, Stark LJ. 2001. Dietary recommendations to prevent and manage chronic pediatric health conditions: Adherence, intervention, and future directions.  Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Vol. 22. : 130-143. (IF: 1.367)
• Mackner LM, Starr RH, Jr., Black MM. 1997. The cumulative effect of neglect and failure to thrive on cognitive functioning.  Child Abuse and Neglect. Vol. 21. : 691-700. (IF: 1.038)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2003. Psychosocial outcomes in mild pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Presented at Digestive Diseases Week. Orlando, FL. (May) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Presenter. 2011. Coping with IBD. Presented at Updates in Pediatric Gastroenterology Symposium. Weill Cornell Medical College. New York. (April)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2003. Quality of life in mild pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Predictors and comparisons with healthy and other disease populations. Presented at Digestive Diseases Week. Orlando, FL. (May) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WC, Presenter. 2007. The Role of Inflammation in Depression in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at Nationwide Children's Hospital Research Insititute. Columbus, OH. (December)
• Mackner LM, Presenter. 2003. Research in IBD. Presented at Central Ohio Crohn's and Colitis Foundation Research Alliance. Columbus, OH. (June)
• Stark LJ, Opipari LC, Spieth L, Jelalian E, Mackner LM, Poster Presenter. 2000. The long-term efficacy of behavioral intervention vs. nutrition education in the treatment of dietary adherence in children with cystic fibrosis. Presented at Millennium Conference of the Great Lakes Society of Pediatric Psychology. Cleveland, OH. (March) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2003. Predictors of behavioral/emotional functioning in children with inflammatory bowel disease compared to healthy children. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. Montreal, Cananda. (October) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Burgess ES, Heidgerken A, Stalets M, Linscheid T, Poster Presenter. 2002. Training in pediatric psychology: A survey of predoctoral internship programs. Presented at Great Lakes Regional Meeting on Child Health Psychology. Milwaukee, WI. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2004. Oral Medication Adherence in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at 2nd World Congress of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Paris, France. (July) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WC, Presenter. 2005. Cognitive and Behavioral/Emotional Effects ofCorticosteroids in Pediatric IBD. Presented at Central Ohio Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Nurses Education Day. Columbus, OH. (February)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2005. Behavioral/emotional effects of corticosteroids in adolescents with inflammatory bowel disease. Presented at Great Lakes Regional Conference on Child Health. Columbus, OH. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Presenter. 2007. Adherence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. (October)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2002. Coping strategies and social support in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Preliminary results. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. (October) [Peer Reviewed]
• Kyle Kusek, Presenter. 2009. Human Alpha Defensin 5 mRNA levels are decreased in children with untreated, newly diagnosed Chron's disease. Presented at Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, IL. (June) [Peer Reviewed]
• Crandall WV, Mackner LM, Poster Presenter. 2002. Adverse reactions in children and adolescents following infliximab infusions. Presented at Digestive Diseases Week. San Francisco, CA. (May) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2005. Steroid treatment impairs memory in pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, IL. (May) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2002. Eating behaviors in mild to quiescent pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: Preliminary results. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. San Antonio, TX. (October) [Peer Reviewed]
• Crandall WV, Halterman T, Mackner LM, Poster Presenter. 2005. Differential effect of anxiety on pain perception in children with IBD and functional gastrointestinal disorders undergoing colonoscopy. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. Salt Lake City, UT. (October) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall, WV, Poster Presenter. 2006. Concordance among physician, parent and child report of symptoms in adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. (October) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2003. Factors influencing psychological and social adjustment in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Presented at American Psychological Association Annual Convention. Toronto, Canada. (August) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Presenter. 2006. Medication Adherence in Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at North American Soceity for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL. (October)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2003. Gender differences contribute to problematic eating behaviors in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Presented at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Meeting. Montreal, Canada. (October) [Peer Reviewed]
• Rasnake LK, Mackner LM, Mullen S, Poster Presenter. 2004. Nutritional Behaviors: The influence of nutritional knowledge and cognitive style. Presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology. Charleston, SC. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Davidson K, Alioto A, Mackner LM, Poster Presenter. 2004. Factors associated with weight gain in children and adolescents following renal transplantation. Presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology. Charleston, SC. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Presenter. 2010. Coping with IBD in Everyday Life. Presented at Central Ohio Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America Nurse Education Day. Columbus, Ohio. (October)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2004. School Functioning in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology. Charleston, SC. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2009. The role of inflammation in depression in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease. Presented at Broad Medical Research Program Investigators' Meeting. Los Angeles, CA. (February)
• Mackner LM, Pajer K, Glaser R, Crandall WV, Poster Presenter. 2010. Relationships between Depression, Cytokines, and Cortisol in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at Digestive Disease Week. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. New Orleans, LA. (May 1 - 5)
• Mackner LM, Crandall WC, Presenter. 2005. Psychosocial Adjustment in Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Presented at Columbus Children's Research Institute Annual Research Retreat. Newark, OH. (April)
• Stark LJ, Janicke DM, McGrath AM, Mackner LM, Hommel KA, Poster Presenter. 2004. Behavioral intervention to increase calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology. Charleston, SC. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Mackner LM, Crandall, WV, Poster Presenter. 2006. Behavioral/Emotional changes in adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease receiving corticosteroids. Presented at National Conference on Child Health Psychology. Gainesville, FL. (April) [Peer Reviewed]
• Stark LJ, McGrath AM, Mackner LM, Van Buren J, Fischer B, Deeks C, Burns MB, Taylor J, Heubi JE, Lovell DJ, Poster Presenter. 2001. Treatment effects of behavioral intervention vs. standard of care at increasing calcium intake in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Presented at Eighth Florida Conference on Child Health Psychology. Gainesville, FL. (April) [Peer Reviewed]