Over the next few weeks, the Thompson Center will highlight a few of our outgoing trainees to see how training at the Thompson Center has helped
direct their career paths. First up is Dr. Erin Kennedy, who has served as a psychology intern at the Thompson Center for the last year.
Category Archives: Spotlight
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Christina McCrae
Who: Dr. Christina S. McCrae, professor in the MU Department of Psychiatry and director of the MizZzou Sleep Research Lab. Bio: Dr. McCrae grew up in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania and earnedContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Christina McCrae”
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jennifer Weyman
For as long as she can remember, autism has always played a role in Jennifer Weyman’s life. “Growing up in Miami, my very best friend from a young age hadContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Jennifer Weyman”
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ben Black
From upstate New York to the heart of mid-Missouri, Dr. Ben Black has had many stops along his journey. However, his passion for children with special needs has been theContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Ben Black”
Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Lorraine Becerra
When seeking new providers to treat our patients and clients, Thompson Center leadership looks for dedicated, passionate people whose goals closely align with the missions of the Center: clinical care,Continue reading “Faculty Spotlight: Meet Dr. Lorraine Becerra”
Student Spotlight — Meet Landon Kirlin
Growing up in Bolivar, Mo., Landon Kirlin has had experience with people with mental health and special needs for all his life. Being raised with family members, friends and classmatesContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Meet Landon Kirlin”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora
Who: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora, an associate professor in the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Missouri School of Health Professions. Bio: Dr. Cheak-Zamora grew up in Smithville, TexasContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Cheak-Zamora”
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf
Who: Dr. David Beversdorf, William and Nancy Thompson Endowed Chair of Radiology, professor of radiology, neurology and psychology, MU School of Medicine. Bio: Dr. Beversdorf grew up in Bloomington, INContinue reading “Researcher Spotlight: Dr. David Beversdorf”
Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Rose O’Donnell
Growing up in St. Louis as the youngest of six children, Dr. Rose O’Donnell has always been used to being around kids. A lot of kids. But it wasn’t untilContinue reading “Faculty Spotlight — Dr. Rose O’Donnell”
Student Spotlight — Meet Deija McLean
Deija McLean knew since she was in high school that she wanted to work with children with disabilities. Growing up, she volunteered at a school for children with disabilities andContinue reading “Student Spotlight — Meet Deija McLean”