Laura B. Williams, Ph.D., M.S.
Dr. Williams is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the USF Diabetes Center and the Pediatric Epidemiology Center. She received her doctoral degree in Clinical & Health Psychology from the University of Florida. Subsequently, Dr. Williams completed her psychology residency and a NIH T32 fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Williams’ ongoing research interests have focused on the role of family functioning in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Currently, Dr. Williams is initiating a clinical service for individuals with diabetes through the USF Diabetes Center and the Developmental Medicine Program. She is also a member of the psychosocial research team for the Environmental Determinants of Diabetes in Youth Study (TEDDY) and through this work is examining factors such as stress and behavior that may impact the development of type 1 diabetes.
Education & Training
| B.S. | University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Psychology; 2001 |
| M.S. | University of Florida, Clinical & Health Psychology; 2003 |
| Ph.D. | University of Flroida, Clinical & Health Psychology; 2007 |
| Residency | Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, 2007 |
| NIH Fellowship | Cincinnati Chilldren's Hospital Medical Center, 2009 |
Scholarly Activity and Interests
Selected Publications
- Patton, S. R., Williams, L. B., Eder, S. J., Crawford, M. J., Dolan, L. M., & Powers, S. W. (in press). Continuous glucose monitoring in young children with type 1 diabetes: Implications for behavioral research. Pediatric Diabetes
- Williams, L. B., Laffel, L. & Hood, K. K. (2009). Diabetes-specific family conflict and psychological distress in paediatric Type 1 diabetes. Diabetic Medicine, 26, 908-914.
