CURRICULUM VITAE
Jeffrey S. Karst PhD
Jeffrey S. Karst PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics Psychology and Developmental Medicine
Department of Pediatrics
Division of Pediatrics Psychology and Developmental Medicine
OFFICE ADDRESS: |
8701 Watertown Plank Road |
Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
Phone: +1 (414) 3373526 |
Email: jkarst@mcw.edu |
EDUCATION: |
08/2003 - 05/2007 BA, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA |
08/2008 - 01/2011 MS, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
01/2011 - 08/2014 PhD, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI |
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING AND FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENTS: |
07/2013 - 06/2014 Pediatric Psychology Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Psychology, Rush University Medical Center |
09/2014 - 07/2015 Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Blood and Marrow Transplant, Medical College of Wisconsin |
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS: |
08/2016 - 06/2022 Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI |
07/2022 - Present Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI |
03/2024 - Present Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI |
HOSPITAL STAFF PRIVILEGES: |
08/2016 - Present Children's Wisconsin, 9000 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI |
SPECIALTY BOARDS AND CERTIFICATION: |
Licensure | Number | Issue Date | Expiration |
Wisconsin License | 3344-57 | 01/28/2016 | 09/30/2027 |
AWARDS AND HONORS: |
2004 - 2005 Dean's List, Gonzaga University |
2005 - 2007 President's List, Gonzaga University |
2012 - Present Outstanding Doctoral Student Professionalism Award, Milwaukee Area Psychological Association |
2013 - 2014 Reverend John P. Raynor Memorial Fellowship, Marquette University |
2020 - Present Children's Specialty Group Team Excellence Award, MACC Fund Center Psychosocial Team |
2021 - Present Children's Specialty Group Team Excellence in Professionalism Award, DOP Psychology Team |
2023 - Present Association for Psychologists in Academic Health Centers 2023 Conference - 1st Place Poster Award |
2024 - Present Honorable Mention, Diane Willis Award for Outstanding Article, Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology |
2025 - Present Children's Specialty Group Excellence in Professionalism Award, Individual Category |
2026 - Present Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics, Outstanding Teaching Award |
MEMBERSHIPS IN HONORARY AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES: |
03/2011 - Present Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
08/2012 - Present Society for Pediatric Psychology |
08/2012 - Present Autism |
12/2012 - Present Autism Research |
2012 - Present Member, Student Planning Committee (SPPAC Regional Conference) |
12/2014 - Present Journal of Pediatric Psychology |
05/2015 - Present American Journal of Intellectual Disabilities |
01/2016 - 01/2018 American Psychosocial Oncology Society |
12/2016 - Present Acta Oncologica |
2016 - 2018 Chair (MCW/CHW Early Career Psychologist Group) |
02/2017 - Present Supportive Care in Cancer |
03/2017 - Present Psycho-oncology |
03/2017 - Present Jornal de Pediatria (Brazil) |
05/2017 - Present Journal of Psychosocial Oncology |
07/2017 - Present International Society for Pediatric Oncology |
2017 - Present Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Psychology Practicum Director |
05/2018 - Present Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders |
11/2018 - Present Pediatric Blood & Cancer |
2018 - Present Reviewer - Clinical and Translational Science Institute Pilot Award |
2018 - 2019 Member, Psychology Ethics Conference Planning Committee (Medical College of Wisconsin) |
2018 - 2019 Member, Clinical Advisory Committee (Medical College of Wisconsin) |
06/2019 - Present Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings |
07/2019 - Present Journal of Clinical Oncology |
10/2020 - Present Quality of Life Research |
11/2020 - Present Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
2020 - 2024 Lead (MACC Fund Center Social Media Team) |
2023 - 2024 Mental Health Representative (Camp ONE Step Medical Advisory Council) |
2023 Member (Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/BMT Section Chief Selection Committee) |
06/2024 - Present Journal of Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology |
2024 - Present Education & Training Committee Chair, Section of Pediatric Psychology & Developmental Medicine (Medical College of Wisconsin) |
06/2025 - Present Pediatric Blood & Cancer |
2026 - Present Medical College of Wisconsin School of Medicine Rank Committee |
LOCAL/REGIONAL APPOINTMENT LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
Editorial Review Board |
EDITORSHIPS/EDITORIAL BOARDS/JOURNAL REVIEW: |
Ad Hoc Journal Review |
NATIONAL ELECTED/APPOINTED LEADERSHIP AND COMMITTEE POSITIONS: |
2013 - 2015 Intern Chair, Division 54 Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Special Interest Group |
10/2017 - Present Invited Reviewer - Society for Research on Adolescence Conference |
2017 - 2019 Communications Director & Webmaster, Division 54 Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Special Interest Group |
10/2020 - Present Invited Reviewer - Lizette Peterson-Homer Memorial Research Grant |
09/2021 - Present Invited Reviewer - Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) FY21 Autism Research Program |
2021 - 2023 Hematology Co-Chair, Division 54 Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Special Interest Group |
2025 - 2026 Society of Pediatric Psychology Leadership Excellence and Advancement Program, Marketing/Communication Lead |
RESEARCH GRANTS/AWARDS/CONTRACTS/PROJECTS: | ||||||||||||||||||||
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INVITED LECTURES/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS: |
International |
Hoag, J., Karst, J., Chan, S., & Bingen, K., Psychosocial Care Models for End of Life and Bereavement Support., International Psychosocial Oncology Congress, Washington, DC, 2017 |
Karst, J., Miller, M.A., Heffelfinger, A., & Scott, J.P., Examination of the relationship between pain and neurocognitive functioning in pediatric sickle cell disease., Pediatric Academic Society, Toronto, ON, CA, 2018 |
Karst, J., Gouthro, K.C., Fahner, J., Bingen, K., Dobrozsi, S., Brandow, A., & Hoag, J., Comparison of virtual reality to guided imagery for patient pain and anxiety management in a pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT setting, Pediatric Academic Society, Baltimore, MD, 2019 |
Hoag, J., Gouthro, K.C., Bingen, K., & Karst, J., Comparison of virtual reality to guided imagery for pain and anxiety management in a pediatric hematology/oncology/HSCT setting., World Congress of Psycho-Oncology, Banff, Canada, 2019 |
Karst, J., Miller, M., Bingen, K., Hoag, J., & Brandow, A. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease. Pediatric Academic Society. Honolulu, HI, 2025. |
National |
Karst, J., Allowing Your Child to Soar: Promoting Independence in Adolescents with Bleeding Disorders., Hemophilia Federation of America Annual Conference, Cleveland, OH, 2018 |
Karst, J., All the People in Your Neighborhood: Disclosing Your Hemophilia Diagnosis., Hemophilia Federation of America "Reach Your Peak" Teen Symposium, Denver, CO, 2018 |
Karst, J., Lessons Learned from Training in Pediatric Oncofertility: Relationships with Sexual and Gender Identity., ECHO Annual Investigator Meeting, Tampa, FL, 2018 |
Karst, J., Pediatric Mental Health. Hemophilia Federation of America Annual Symposium. Virtual Presentation, 2020 |
Karst, J. et al. Talking to Your Children About Violence. Children's Mental Behavioral Health Presentation to Baird, Inc. 2022 |
Balistreri, K.A., Lim, P.S., Tager, J.B., Karst, J., Scanlon, M.C., Davies, W.H., & Rothschild, C.B. "It has added another layer of stress." The impact of COVID-19 on families and providers in the pediatric intensive care unit. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. Vir |
Kapke, T., Palou-Torres, A., Yan. K., Zhang, J., Barbeau, J., Bingen, K., Hoag, J., & Karst, J. Caregiver Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Emotional Distress, Resilience, and Perceptions of Acceptability on Screening within a Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Clinic Setting: Preliminary Outcomes. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. Virtual. |
Karst, J. & Miller, M. Screening Through the Lifespan in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. Phoenix, AZ. April, 2022 |
Karst, J., Miller, M., Gonzalez, A., Linneman, N., Bingen, K., & Hoag, J. The Impact of COVID-19 on Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Patients and Families. Association of Psychologists in Academic Health Centers (APAHC) Annual Convention. Louisville, KY. March 2023. |
Linneman, N.G., Hoag, J.A., Bingen, K.M., Zhang, J., Yan, K., & Karst, J. Associations Between Parent and Child Anxiety, Pain Catastrophizing, and Pain Experiences During Procedures in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and HSCT. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. April 2023. |
Kenney, A.E., Tager, J.B., Phelan, R., Rothschild, C.B., Davies, W.H., & Karst, J. Adhering to the Standards for Psychosocial Care: BMT Provider Perceptions of Pediatric Palliative Care Involvement. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Chicago, IL. April 2023. |
Sadak K., Phelan R., Aremu T.O., Karst J., Anderson L, Jordan A., Morin J., Nichols J., Singh A., Schmidt D., Hoag J., Napurski C. & Zweber H.. Virtual Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors in U.S Non-Metropolitan Areas During COVID-19 Pandemic. 2023 International Conference on Long Term Complications of Treatment of Ch |
Johnson, M.L., Kenney, A.E., Tager, J.B., Rothschild, C.B., Davies, W.H., & Karst, J. Optimizing collaboration: A qualitative analysis of bone marrow transplant provider perceptions of palliative care roles. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 2 |
Karst, J., Miller, M., Linneman, N., Bingen, K., & Hoag, J. The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 2024. |
Choate, E. S., LiaBraaten, B. M., Berridge, K., Karst, J., Brandow, A. B., Hainsworth, K. R., & Gremillion, M. L. Pain dismissal is common in youth with sickle cell disease: What patients are saying and how providers can help. Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Phoenix, AZ. April 2025. |
Balderamma, M.C., Karst, J., & Whitaker, A.M. A (Very) Brief Embedded Neuropsychology Screening Program for Children with Sickle Cell Disease. American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, Chicago, IL, June 2025. |
Karst, J., Abbott, E., Valvano, A., & deRoon-Cassini, T., Threat of financial resource loss and long-term trauma outcomes., International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies Conference., Atlanta, GA, 2009 |
Karst, J., Meyer, A., Schohl, K., Dolan, B., Beste, E... & Van Hecke, A.V., PEERS pilot: A replication and extension of an empirically validated treatment for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders., International Meeting for Autism Research, San Diego, CA, 2011 |
Karst, J., Van Hecke, A.V., Meyer, A., Stevens, S., Schohl, K., & Dolan, B., Contributions of RSA, joint attention, and temperament to withdrawn behavior and pervasive developmental problems in typically developing toddlers., International Conference for Infant Studies, Minneapolis, MN, 2012 |
Karst, J., Dolan, B., Meyer, A., Schohl, K., Stevens S. & Van Hecke, A.V., Parent and family outcomes of PEERS intervention., International Meeting for Autism Research, Toronto, CA, 2012 |
Karst, J., Stevens, S., Schohl, K., Dolan, B., & Van Hecke, A.V., Intervention Affects the Families of Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Group and Individual-Level Analyses of Parent Stress, Efficacy, and Family Disruption., International Meeting for Autism Research, Atlanta, GA, 2014 |
Karst, J., Hoag, J., Anderson, L., Englebert, N., Igler, I., Schmidt, D., & Bingen, K., Evaluation of End of Treatment Transition Needs for Pediatric Cancer Survivors and Their Families., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, 2016 |
Caiozzo, C., Chan, S. F., Defenderfer, E., Karst, J., Bingen, K. & Hoag, J., The experience of sibling bone marrow donation: A longitudinal study., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR, 2017 |
Chan, S. F., Caiozzo, C., Defenderfer, E., Karst, J., Bingen, K. & Hoag, J., Promoting sleep hygiene and physical activity on a pediatric inpatient oncology unit: The role of health care providers., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR, 2017 |
Karst, J., Miller, M., Newby, R., & Scott, J.P., Academic and Neurocognitive Screening for Children with Sickle Cell Disease., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Portland, OR, 2017 |
Chan, S., Hoag, J., Karst, J., & Bingen, K., Social Functioning among Adolescent Oncology Patients Transitioning Off Active Treatment: A Longitudinal Mixed Methods Study., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2018 |
Hoag, J., Chan, S., Karst, J., & Bingen, K., Activity and Mood in Hospitalized Oncology Patients., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2018 |
Karst, J., Miller, M.A., Heffelfinger, A., & Scott, J.P., Relationship Between Pain Frequency and Neurocognitive Functioning in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2018 |
Schmidt, D., Anderson, L., Nichols, J., Phelan, R., Hoag, J., Karst, J., Chan, S., Wisnefsky, A., & Bingen, K., Bridge to Next Steps Transition Program., International Nursing Conference on Child and Adolescent Cancer Survivorship., Philadelphia, PA, 2018 |
Karst, J., Miller, M., Scott, JP, Hoag, J., & Bingen, K., Referral outcomes from a neurocognitive screening program for pediatric sickle cell disease., Society of Pediatric Psychology Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA, 2019 |
Balistreri, K.A., Lim, P.A., Linneman, N.G., Tager, J., Davies, W.H., Scanlon, M., Murkowski, K., Lee, K.J., Karst, J., Magner, K., Lander, J., Johaningsmeir, S., & Rothschild, C. "Critical Care Fellows Perceptions of Family Distress in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit". American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Virtual Poster Presentation. October 2020 |
Tager, J.B., Karst, J., Palou-Torres, A., Bingen, K., Hoag, J., & Burke, M.B. Quality of Life Differences Reported by Pediatric Patients with ALL and Parents Across Treatment Phases. American Psychosocial Oncology Society. March 2021 |
Karst, J., Emerson, N., Tiberi, A., & LaMotte, J. Navigating Ethical Dilemmas and Health Insurance Disparities in an Evolving Social Climate: Lessons Learned from Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. Panel presentation at Society of Pediatric Psycholo, Las Vegas, NV. April 2026. |
Regional |
Karst, J., Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy., Active Minds Midwest Regional Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 2011 |
Karst, J., Pediatric Hemophilia and Mental Health, Great Lakes Hemophilia Society Conference for Bleeding Disorders, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 2017 |
Karst, J., Allowing Your Child to Soar. Hemophilia Federation of Michigan. Virtual Presentation, 2020 |
Karst, J., Allowing Your Child to Soar. Hemophilia Federation of Eastern Pennsylvania. Virtual Presentation, 2020 |
Karst, J., Covid-19 and Pediatric Mental Health. Lake Villa School District. Lake Villa, IL. Virtual Presentation, 2020 |
Karst, J. Don't Stop Believing: Supporting Patients and Families Along Their Cancer Journey. Children's Wisconsin Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivorship Conference, 2024. |
Karst, J. & Miller, M. Neurocognitive Screening for Patients with Bleeding Disorders. Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation Northern States Regional Meeting. Virtual, 2026. |
Karst, J. & Van Hecke, A.V., Parent and family outcomes of PEERS: A social skills intervention for adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders., Marquette University Forward Thinking Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 2011 |
Karst, J. & Van Hecke, A.V., Child and caregiver social behavior & joint attention changes following PLAY Project Intervention., Marquette University Forward Thinking Research Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 2009 |
Karst, J., Fitzgerald, C., Van Hecke, A.V., Kaugars, A.S., & Kichler, J., An examination of parenting stress in two pediatric populations., Children's Research Institute Conference, Milwaukee, WI., 2012 |
Karst, J., Stevens, S., Schohl, K., & Dolan, B., Facilitating compassion for families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders., Wisconsin Psychological Association Annual Conference, Madison, WI, 2012 |
Karst, J., Fitzgerald, C., Van Hecke, A.V., Kaugars, A.S., & Kichler, J., Developmental disability and chronic illness in adolescents: A comparison of parenting stress levels., Midwestern Psychological Association Conference, Chicago, IL, 2012 |
Balistreri, K.A., Lim, P.S., Tager, J.B., Karst, J., Scanlon, M.C., Davies, W.H., & Rothschild, C.B. Provider Perspectives on the Impact of COVID-19 in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: "There's a Whole New Level of Stress." Pediatric Critical Care Regional Conference, April 2021 |
Local |
Karst, J., The Path to Graduate School, Marquette Psi Chi Meeting, Milwaukee, WI, 2010 |
Karst, J., College Students and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Guide for Resident Assistants, Resident Assistant Training, Milwaukee, WI, 2012 |
Karst, J., Modified CBT for an adolescent with Asperger syndrome., Marquette University Colloquium, Milwaukee, WI, 2012 |
Karst, J., Parent and Family Outcomes of the PEERS program., Rush University Department of Behavioral Sciences Resident Grand Rounds, Chicago, IL, 2014 |
Karst, J., Behavioral Interventions in the Home and School: The Role of Parents., Care in the Community Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 2016 |
Karst, J., Pediatric Psych-oncology, Marquette University Health Psychology Class, Milwaukee, WI, 2017 |
Karst, J., Autism & Medical Care., MCW Pediatric Allergy & Immunology Grand Rounds., Milwaukee, WI, 2018 |
Karst, J., Bullying & Mental Health: Awareness, Intervention, & Support., Care in the Community Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 2018 |
Karst, J., Childhood Anxiety: The Role of the Parent, St. Charles Home and School Association, Hartland, WI, 2019 |
Karst, J., Miller, M., Stamper, L., & Lea, G. The Impact of Sickle Cell Disease on Learning, Milwaukee School Psychologist Orientation, Milwaukee, WI, 2020 |
Karst, J. & Lauck, S. Pediatric Mental and Physical Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Kids Matter Inc. Grandfamilies Matter Group. Virtual Presentation. Milwaukee, WI, 2020 |
Karst, J., Neurocognitive Screening in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease. Children's Research Institute Grand Rounds. Virtual Presentation, 2020 |
Karst, J., Professionalism and Boundaries. Children's Wisconsin MACC Fund Center Nursing Staff Meetings, 2021 |
Karst, J., The Neurocognitive Impact of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: Addressing Barriers and Providing Helpful Assessment. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Graduate Pediatric Psychology Seminar, 2021 |
Karst, J., Maintaining Professionalism in Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Children's Wisconsin MACC Fund Center, 2021 |
Karst. J. Teens and Social Media Use. Medical College of Wisconsin "Coffee Conversations with a Scientist." June 2023 |
Karst, J., Stamper, L., Coleman, K., & Stone, E. Caring for children with sickle cell disease. Children's Wisconsin Schwartz Center Rounds. September 2023. |
Karst, J., & Miller, M. Neurocognitive Functioning in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease. Children's Wisconsin Grand Rounds. February 2024. |
Karst, J. Youth, Technology, & Mental Health. Presented to St. Marcus Schools, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. January 2025. |
Karst, J., Azul, M., Heintz, A., Weisman, S., Barnes, N., & Coleman, K. Caring for patients with frequent and recurring pain with sickle cell disease. Children's Wisconsin Schwartz Center Rounds. September 2025. |
Karst, J. Helping Children Navigate Artificial Intelligence. Presented to St. Marcus Schools, Milwaukee, WI. January 2026. |
Media Appearances |
Helping Youth with Bullying. "The On Air Advocate" Podcast. August 2018. |
Pediatric Cancer and Mental Health. "No Une Understands Me" Podcast from Camp One Step. March 2022. |
Teens & Social Media. Spectrum News Interview. June 2023. |
Social Media and Parenting. "Coffee Conversations with a Scientist" webcast from Medical College of Wisconsin. June 2023. |
Social Media Advisory Guidelines. Spectrum News Interview. January 2025. |
Fewer friends, outlets and direction: Why boys are dying by suicide at an inordinate pace. Featured in article in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel by Natalie Eilbert. April 2025. |
Sickle Cell Disease: The Psychological Toll. Featured in article in APA Monitor. June 2025. |
MCW TEACHING ACTIVITIES: |
Resident and Fellow Education |
08/2014 - Present Pediatric Psychology Externship Didactic Series - Pediatric Hem/Onc |
09/2014 - Present Resident Lecture Series - Psycho-oncology |
03/2018 - Present Pediatric Resident Noon Conference - Psychosocial Impact of Chronic Medical Conditions |
03/2021 - 05/2024 M3 Pediatric Clerkship COMSEP Clinical Domain Teaching - Behavioral Pediatrics |
08/2022 - Present CREWS Summer MSRP Course Research Education - Pediatric Psychology Research |
07/2023 - Present Pediatric Psychology Residency Didactic - Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease |
07/2023 - Present Pediatric Psychology Residency Didactic Panel - Job Negotiation |
05/2026 - Present Pediatric Psychology Residency Didactic - Psychology Billing & Finance |
Postdoctoral Fellow Education |
08/2016 - Present Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Fellow Lecture Series - Coping & Adjustment to Pediatric Cancer |
08/2016 - Present Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Fellow Lecture Series - Non-Pharmacological Pain Management Strategies |
03/2017 - Present Pediatric Hem/Onc/BMT Fellow Humanism Curriculum |
01/2020 - 05/2024 Hem/Onc/BMT Advanced Practice Provider Humanism Curriculum |
Staff Education |
EXTRAMURAL TEACHING: |
Postdoctoral Fellow Education |
08/2011 - 05/2012 Marquette University, Psychological Statistics (PSYC 2011) |
08/2016 - 12/2023 Marquette University, Child Psychopathology (PSYC 8420) |
01/2019 - 05/2019 Marquette University, Developmental Psychology (PSYC 3101) |
Undergraduate Education |
Graduate Education |
EXTRAMURAL STUDENTS, FACULTY, RESIDENTS, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED: |
Undergraduate Students |
Title: Social Determinants of Health and Neuropsychological Morbidities in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors |
05/2026 - 07/2026 Litzy Torres, UW-Madison Nursing Undergraduate Student |
MCW Cancer Center - Disparities Summer Research Program |
Residents |
- 2023 Kimberly Brown, MS 2023, MA |
- 2024 Chelsea Torres, MS 2024 |
- 2024 Meghan Flannery, MS 2024 |
- 2024 Emily Wiegers, MS 2024 |
- 2024 Ellison Choate, MS 2024 |
- 2025 Chelsea Winner, MS 2025, PsyM |
- 2025 Helen Bedree, MS 2025 |
- 2025 Taylor Gates, MS 2025 |
- 2025 Carly Berger, MS 2025 |
- 2026 Sydney Pauling, MS 2026 |
- 2026 Cassandra Dukes, MS 2026 |
- 2026 Hannah Brockstein, MS 2026 |
Postdoctoral Fellows |
- 2016 Sherilynn Chan, PhD 2016 - 2018 |
- 2018 Theresa Kapke, PhD 2018 - 2020 |
- 2021 Alyssa Gonzalez, PhD 2021 - 2022 |
- 2022 Nina Linneman, PhD 2022 - 2024 |
- 2024 Sarah Boeding, PhD 2024 - 2026 |
EXTRAURAL STUDENTS, RESIDENTS, FACULTY, AND CLINICAL/RESEARCH FELLOWS MENTORED: |
- 2023 Sarah Boeding, MS 2023 |
BIBLIOGRAPHY |
Refereed Journal Publications/Original Papers |
1. Salowitz, N., Eccarius, P., Karst, J., Meyer, A., Schohl, K., Stevens, S., Vaughan Van Hecke, A., & Scheidt, R. (2012). Children with autism spectrum disorders exhibit altered compensation for visuo-proprioceptive conflict compared to typically developing children during gesture imitation and mirror drawing. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-012-1531-8 |
2. Karst, J. & Van Hecke, A.V. (2012). Parent and family impact of autism spectrum disorders: A review and proposed model for intervention evaluation. Clinical Child and Family Psychology Review, 15 (3), 247-277. DOI: 10.1007/s10567-012-0119-6 |
3. Schohl, K., Van Hecke, A., Carson, A., Dolan, B., Karst, J., & Stevens, S. (2013). A replication and extension study of the PEERS relationship-development intervention with adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-1900-1 |
4. Ehrhardt, M., Karst, J., Donohue, P., Maheshwari, M., Bingen, K., & Kelly, M. (2013). Simultaneous active and neurodegenerative Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (Case Report). Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, 38(1), e37-340 |
5. Greene, M.M., Patra, K., Kahn, S., Karst, J., Nelson, M.N., & Silvestri, J.M. (2014). Cardiorespiratory events in low birth weight infants: Neurodevelopment outcome at one and two years. Journal of Perinatology. 34 (7). 562-565. DOI: 10.1038/jp.2014.44 |
6. Karst, J., Van Hecke A.V., Carson, A.M., Stevens, S., Schohl, K., & Dolan, B. (2015). Parent and family outcomes of PEERS: An empirically validated social skills intervention for adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45 (3), 752-765. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-014-2231-6 |
7. Christiansen, H. L., Bingen, K., Hoag, J. A., Karst, J., Velázquez‐Martin, B., & Barakat, L. P. (2015). Providing children and adolescents opportunities for social interaction as a standard of care in pediatric oncology. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 62(S5), S674-S699. DOI: 10.1002/pbc.25774 |
8. Van Hecke, A.V., Stevens, S., Carson, A.M., Karst, J., Dolan, B., Brockman, S. (2015). Measuring the plasticity of social approach: A randomized controlled trial of the effects of the PEERS intervention on EEG asymmetry in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 45(2):316-35 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-013-1883-y |
9. McVey, A. J., Dolan, B. K., Willar, K. S., Pleiss, S., Karst, J., Casnar, C. L., Caiozzo, C., Vogt, E. M., Gordon, N. S., Vaughan Van Hecke, A. (2016) A replication and extension of the PEERS® for Young Adults intervention: Examining effects on social skills and social anxiety in young adults with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 46(12):3739-3754 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-016-2911-5 |
10. Dolan, B.K., Van Hecke, A.V., Carson, A.M., Karst, J., Stevens, S....Hummel, E. (2016). Brief report: Assessment of intervention effects on in vivo peer interactions in adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 46(6):2251-2259. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-016-2738-0 |
11. McVey, A. J., Schiltz, H., Haendel, A., Dolan, B., Willar, K., Pleiss, S., Karst, J., Carson, A. M., Caiozzo, C., Vogt, E., Vaughan Van Hecke, A. (2017). Brief Report: Does gender matter in intervention for ASD?: Examining the impact of the PEERS® social skills intervention on social behavior among females with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 47(7), 2282-2289. DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3121-5 |
12. Schiltz, H., McVey, A., Dolan, B., Willar, K., Pleiss, S., Karst, J., Carson, A., Caiozzo, C., Vogt, E., Yund, B., Van Hecke, A. (2017). Changes in depressive symptoms among adolescents with ASD completing the PEERS® social skills intervention. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(3):834-843 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3396-6 |
13. Schiltz, H., McVey, A., Magnus, B., Dolan, B., Willar, K., Pleiss, S., Karst, J., Carson, A., Caiozzo, C., Vogt, B., Van Hecke, A. (2017). Examining the Links between Challenging Behaviors in Youth with ASD and Parental Stress, Mental Health, and Involvement: Applying an Adaptation of the Family Stress Model to Families of Youth with ASD. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Special Issue on Parenting Children with ASD. 48(4):1169-1180 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-017-3446-0 |
14. Karst, J., Hoag, J.A., Chan, S.F., Schmidt, D., Anderson, L., Englebert, N., Igler, E., & Bingen, K. (2018). Assessment of end-of-treatment transition needs for pediatric cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients and their families. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 65(8):e27109. DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27109 |
15. McVey, A. J., Schiltz, H. K., Haendel, A. D., Dolan, B. K., Willar, K. S., Pleiss, S., Karst, J., Carlson, M., Krueger, W., Murphy, C., Casnar, C. L., Yund, B., Van Hecke, A. (2018). Social difficulties in youth with autism with and without anxiety and ADHD symptoms. Autism Research, 11(12):1679-1689 DOI: 10.1002/aur.2039 |
16. Hoag, J., Igler, E., Karst, J., Bingen, K., & Kupst, M.J. (2019). Decision making, knowledge, and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric siblings identified to donate hematopoietic stem cells. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 37(3), 367-382. DOI: 10.1080/07347332.2018.1489443 |
17. Chan, S., Hoag, J.A., Karst, J., & Bingen, K. (2019). Social adjustment of adolescent cancer patients transitioning off active treatment: A short-term longitudinal mixed methods study. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 66(3). DOI: 10.1002/pbc.27530 |
18. Karst, J., Hoag, J. A., Anderson, L. J., Schmidt, D. J., Schroedl, R. L., & Bingen, K. M. (2021). Evaluation of fatigue and related factors in survivors of pediatric cancer and hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Journal of Child Health Care, 13674935211014748 |
19. Balistreri, K.A., Lim, P.S., Tager, J.B., Davies, W.H., Karst, J., Scanlon, M.C., & Rothschild, C.B. (2021). "It has added another layer of stress.": COVID-19's Impact in the PICU. Hospital Pediatrics, 11(10), e226-e234 |
20. Hoag, J.A., Bingen, K., Karst, J., Palou, A., Yan, K., & Zhang, J. (2021). Playing with a purpose: The impact of therapeutic recreation during hospitalization. Journal of Pediatric Oncology Nursing, 39(1), 6-14 |
21. Karst, J., Miller, M., Heffelfinger, A.K., Newby, R.F., & Scott, J.P. (2022). Referral Outcomes from a Neurocognitive Screening Program for Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, Advance online publication. DOI: 10.1037/cpp0000431 |
22. Hoag, J.A., Karst, J., Bingen, K., Palou, A., & Yan. K. (2022). Distracting Through Procedural Pain and Distress: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Virtual Reality and Guided Imagery in Pediatric, Adolescent, and Young Adult Patients. Journal of Internet Medical Research, 24(4), e30260. |
23. Bingen, K., Karst, J., Anderson, L., Chan, S., Jordan, A., Morin, J., ... & Hoag, J. A. (2023). Evaluation of a transition to survivorship program for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients and caregivers. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 70(5), e30277. |
24. Kapke, T. L., Karst, J., LiaBraaten, B., Zhang, J., Yan, K., Barbeau, J., & Hainsworth, K. R. (2023). Family Caregiver Acceptability of Assessing Caregiver Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Distress in Pediatric Specialty Care. Children, 10(2), 382. |
25. Newman, A. R., Kenney, A. E., Witkowski, E., Karst, J., Lerret, S., Davies, W., & Rothschild, C. B. (2023). Palliative care interventions among adolescents and young adults with serious illness: A scoping review. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 11(3), 262. |
26. Phelan, R., Aremu, T. O., Karst, J., Anderson, L., Jordan, A., Morin, J., ... & Sadak, K. T. (2023). Perspectives on Virtual Care for Childhood Cancer Survivors in Non-Metropolitan Areas during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Current Oncology, 30(9), 8111-8116. |
27. Rothschild, C. B., Balistreri, K. A., Mulligan, K., Lee, K. J., Karst, J., Privatt, M., ... & Pediatric Collaborative for Resilience and Emotional Wellness Science (Pediatric CREWS). (2024). Acceptability and feasibility of text message interface to assess parents' real-time PICU experiences. Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, 39(2), 159-169. |
28. Tager, J.B., Palou-Torres, A., Bingen, K.M., Hoag, J.A., Burke, M.J., Zhang, J., Yan, K., & Karst, J. (2024). Health-Related Quality of Life among Pediatric Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 71 (10), e31186. |
29. Kapke, T. L., Zhang, J., Yan, K., Palou, A., Nehls, S., & Karst, J. (2025). Caregiver Well‐Being and Pediatric Healthcare Utilization in Youth with Sickle Cell Disease: The Role of Caregiver and Child Factors. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, 72(11), e31939. |
30. Karst, J., Miller, M., Simpson, P., Hoag, J., & Bingen, K. (2025). Neurocognitive passport: A novel feedback tool for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease. Journal of Child Health Care, 13674935251326787. |
31. Singh, A., Dasgupta, M., Nataliansyah, M. M., Steiner, N., Karst, J., Miller, M., Field, J. J., Azul, M., Pezzin, L. E., & Brandow, A. M. (2025). A Mixed Methods Study to Understand the Role of Knowledge in Transition among Youth with Sickle Cell Disease. Blood advances, bloodadvances.2025015984. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1182/bloodadvances.20250159844 |
32. Moynihan, L., Karst, J., Thompson, A., Pao, M., & Wiener, L. (2026). How I Approach Anxiety in Children and Teens with Cancer. Pediatric Blood & Cancer, e70366. |
33. CHAPTERS |
34. Thompson, A., Karst, J., Moynihan, L., & Wiener, L. (2026). Psychotherapy with Pediatric and Adolescent Cancer Patients. In Handbook of psychotherapy in cancer care. Watson, M., & Kissane, D. W. (Eds.). John Wiley & Sons. |
35. EDITORIALS |
36. Karst, J., & Miller, M. (2025). Data-driven neurocognitive surveillance and screening approaches in pediatric sickle cell disease. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology. |
Abstracts |
1. Hoag, J., Gouthro, K.C., Bingen, K., & Karst, J. (2019). Comparison of virtual reality to guided imagery for pain and anxiety management in a pediatric hematology/oncology/HSCT setting [Abstract]. Journal of Psychosocial Research & Practice, 1(1S): e11. |
2. Bingen, K., Hoag, J., Anderson, L., Chan, S., Gouthro, K.C., Nichols, J., Phelan, R., Schmidt, D., & Karst, J. (2019). Bridge to Next Steps: Evaluation of a transition to survivorship program [Abstract]. Journal of Psychosocial Research & Practice, 1(1S): e11. |
3. Balistreri, K. A., Lim, P. S., Linneman, N. G., Tager, J., Davies, W., Murkowski, K., Lee, J.K., Karst, J., Magner, K.K., Lander, J., Johaningsmeir, S., & & Rothschild, C. B. (2021). Critical Care Fellows' Perceptions of Parent Distress in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Pediatrics, 147(3_MeetingAbstract), 523-524. |
4. Tager, J., Karst, J., Palou-Torres, A., Bingen, K. M., Hoag, J. A., & Burke, M. J. (2021). Quality-of-life differences reported by pediatric patients with all and parents across treatment phases. In PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY (Vol. 30, pp. 82-83). 111 RIVER ST, HOBOKEN 07030-5774, NJ USA: WILEY. |
5. Singh, A., Dasgupta, M., Karst, J., Miller, M., Azul, M., Brandow, A. M., & Pezzin, L. E. (2024). Preparing for the Future: Themes in Transition Readiness for Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease Using the ASH Transition Readiness Assessment Tool. Blood, 144, 2240. |
6. Choate, E., LiaBraaten, B., Berridge, K., Karst, J., Brandow, A., Hainsworth, K., & Gremillion, M. (2026). Persistent Pain Dismissal: Experiences of Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease. The Journal of Pain, 41. |
