Martha A. Askins, Ph.D.
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatrics
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, Pediatrics - Patient Care, Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Pediatrics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1994 | University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, US, Counseling Psychology, Ph.D |
| 1990 | University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, US, Counseling Psychology, MA |
| 1988 | The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, US, Psychology, BA |
Postgraduate Training
| 1994-1996 | Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatric Psychology, The University Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1993-1994 | Resident/Intern, Psychology, Harris County Psychiatric Center, Houston, Texas |
| 1993-1994 | Resident/Intern, Clinical Psychology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 1996 | Texas Licensed Psychologist |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Pediatrics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2012 - 2024
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychologist, Pediatrics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Department of Pediatrics, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2012
Instructor, Clinical Psychologist, Pediatrics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2001 - 2005
Assistant Clinical Psychologist, Pediatrics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, 1996 - 2001
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Team Leader, Pediatrics - Patient Care, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2024 - Present
Director, Clinical Psychology Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2024 - Present
Coordinator, Pediatric Clinical Psychology Education Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2020 - 2022
Co-Director, Arts in Medicine Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2009 - 2015
Faculty Mentor, Pediatric Education Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007 - 2009
Director, Creative Arts Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2003 - 2009
Psychosocial Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1997 - 2018
Educational Coordinator for the Pediatric Education Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1996 - 2007
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Psychologists Credentials Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2026 - Present
Chair, Clinical Health Education Professions (CHEP) Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Member, Pediatrics Pebbles Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Chair-Elect, Clinical Health Education Professions (CHEP) Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, Clinical Practice Committee, Pediatrics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, Pediatric Psychosocial Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Pediatric Education Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Pediatric Solid Tumor Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Pediatric Clinical Trials Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Co-Chair, Pediatric Survivorship Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Member, Clinical Health Education Professions (CHEP) Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present
Member, Supportive Care Workgroup of the Institutional Psychosocial Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2015
Member, Institutional Cancer Survivorship Research Advisory Workgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, Young Adult Advisory Committee of the Children's Cancer Hospital Family Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - Present
Member, Changing the Culture Workgroup of the Institutional Psychosocial Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - 2013
Member, Supportive Care Committee of the Children's Cancer Hospital Family Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - Present
Member, Institutional Survivorship Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2014
Member, Institutional Review Board IV, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - Present
Member, Education Workgroup of the Institutional Psychosocial Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2015
Vice Chairperson, Institutional Review Board IV, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2015
Member, Institutional Psychosocial Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2015
Member, Institutional Quality of Life Assessment Shared Resource Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2013
Associate Member, Institution Review Board III, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2006 - 2008
Member, Pediatric Pain Management Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2001 - 2002
Member, Institutional Psychosocial and Behavioral Health Services Research Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - 2003
Member, Pediatric Inpatient Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1999 - 2000
Psychosocial Director, Adolescent and Young Adult Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1997 - 2018
Member, Pediatric Supportive Care Subcommittee for Antiemetic Usage, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1997 - 1998
Member, Supportive Care Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1997 - 1998
Member, Assessment and Outcomes Committee Task Force, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1996 - 1998
Member, Pediatrics Off-Site Events Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1994 - 2009
Member, Pediatrics Bone Marrow Transplant Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1994 - 2000
Editorial Activities
Study Section Review Committee, UT MD Anderson Basic Science IRG, 2016 - 2022
Study Section Review Committee, UT MD Anderson Sister Institution Network Funding Program (SINF), 2011 - 2018
Study Section Review Committee, UT MD Anderson Cancer Survivorship IRG, 2006 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2015 | Faculty Educator of the Month, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2012 - 2015 | Multi-Year Appointment Award, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2022. Life After Cancer: Optimizing Psychosocial Outcomes for AYA Survivors. Conference. Life After Cancer: Optimizing Psychosocial Outcomes for AYA Survivors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Enhancing Cognitive, Educational, and Career Outcomes for Childhood Cancer Survivors. Conference. Enhancing Cognitive, Educational, and Career Outcomes for Childhood Cancer Survivors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. My FAP: An internet-based psychosocial intervention for adolescents and young adults with FAP. Conference. My FAP: An internet-based psychosocial intervention for adolescents and young adults with FAP. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Educational and Career Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Brain Tumors. Conference. Educational and Career Support for Adolescent and Young Adult Survivors of Brain Tumors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Arts in Medicine Program Presentation. Conference. Arts in Medicine Program Presentation. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Parental Coping with Newly Diagnosed Childhood Cancer: Results of Multi-Institutional Randomized Trials of Maternal Problem-Solving Skills Training. Conference. Parental Coping with Newly Diagnosed Childhood Cancer: Results of Multi-Institutional Randomized Trials of Maternal Problem-Solving Skills Training. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Care of the AYA patient: Should I stay or Should I go?. Conference. Care of the AYA patient: Should I stay or Should I go?. Houston, TX, US.
- 2008. The MD Anderson Education Program: Collaborative Model. Conference. The MD Anderson Education Program: Collaborative Model. Houston, TX, US.
- 2005. How to Talk with Children about a Parent’s or Grandparent’s Cancer. Conference. How to Talk with Children about a Parent’s or Grandparent’s Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2003. Psychological and developmental considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Conference. Psychological and developmental considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Houston, TX, US.
- 2002. Psychological and developmental considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Conference. Psychological and developmental considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Psychosexual concerns of adolescents and young adults with cancer. Conference. Psychosexual concerns of adolescents and young adults with cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Psychological and developmental considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Conference. Psychological and developmental considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. How to Talk with Children about Cancer. Conference. How to Talk with Children about Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Successful School Transitions for Students with Cancer. Conference. Successful School Transitions for Students with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Conference. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Adolescent Cancer Patients’ Perspectives on Their Educational Experiences: Ten Case Studies. Conference. Adolescent Cancer Patients’ Perspectives on Their Educational Experiences: Ten Case Studies. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Educational and Vocational Educational Needs of Students with Brain Tumors. Conference. Educational and Vocational Educational Needs of Students with Brain Tumors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2000. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Conference. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Psychological Adjustment to Limb Salvage and Amputation. Conference. Psychological Adjustment to Limb Salvage and Amputation. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Psychology Research Program Update. Conference. Psychology Research Program Update. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Educational and Vocational Counseling for Adolescents and Young Adults. Conference. Educational and Vocational Counseling for Adolescents and Young Adults. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Conference. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Educating Children with Chronic Illnesses and Collaborating with their Parents. Conference. Educating Children with Chronic Illnesses and Collaborating with their Parents. Houston, TX, US.
- 1999. Psychological Adjustment to Limb Salvage and Amputation. Conference. Psychological Adjustment to Limb Salvage and Amputation. Houston, TX, US.
- 1998. Update on Cognitive Remediation and Children’s Enrichment Programs. Conference. Update on Cognitive Remediation and Children’s Enrichment Programs. Houston, TX, US.
- 1998. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 1998. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Conference. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Parents, Siblings, and The Child with a Brain Tumor. Conference. Parents, Siblings, and The Child with a Brain Tumor. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Neuropsychological Outcomes and Cognitive Remediation: Prevention, Learning, and Guidance programs. Conference. Neuropsychological Outcomes and Cognitive Remediation: Prevention, Learning, and Guidance programs. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Conference. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric oncology patients and their family members. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Efficacy of the Fentanyl Oralet for conscious sedation during invasive medical procedures in pediatric leukemia and lymphoma patients. Conference. Efficacy of the Fentanyl Oralet for conscious sedation during invasive medical procedures in pediatric leukemia and lymphoma patients. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences: The Education of Gifted Children. Conference. Integrating Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences: The Education of Gifted Children. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Education and remediation of the child with a brain tumor. Conference. Education and remediation of the child with a brain tumor. Houston, TX, US.
- 1996. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Conference. Psychosocial considerations in working with pediatric patients and their family members in the intensive care unit. Houston, TX, US.
- 1996. Educating Children with Cancer. Conference. Educating Children with Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 1994. The psychological impact of cancer on the child and family. Conference. The psychological impact of cancer on the child and family. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2006. Videoconferencing as Enrichment for Hospital Schools. Conference. Videoconferencing as Enrichment for Hospital Schools. Boise, ID, US.
- 2003. Treatment of Children with Cancer. Conference. Treatment of Children with Cancer, CA.
- 2003. Adolescent Cancer Patients' Perspectives on Their Educational Experiences: Ten Case Studies. Conference. Adolescent Cancer Patients' Perspectives on Their Educational Experiences: Ten Case Studies. Banf, CA.
- 1999. How Music Facilitates Reading Acquisition. Conference. How Music Facilitates Reading Acquisition, TX, US.
- 1999. Psychosocial Support for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. Conference. Psychosocial Support for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. Wharton, TX, US.
- 1999. Educational and Vocational Needs of Children and Adolescents. Conference. Educational and Vocational Needs of Children and Adolescents, TX, US.
- 1990. Development and implementation of a parent training program for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Conference. Development and implementation of a parent training program for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Corpus Christi, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2022. Fear of Recurrence in Cancer Survivors. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2021. Cultural and Language Adaptations of Psychological Interventions for Latinx Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cancer. Conference. Cultural and Language Adaptations of Psychological Interventions for Latinx Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cancer, US.
- 2021. Cultural and Language Adaptations of Psychosocial Interventions for Latinx Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cancer (accepted April 8-9, 2021). Conference. Society of Pediatric Psychology Conference. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2018. Managing late effects of young adult cancer. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer 180 Survivorship Conference. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Health disparities in psychosocial risk screening: Provider perspectives on cultural and language barriers. Conference. Health disparities in psychosocial risk screening: Provider perspectives on cultural and language barriers. Portland, OR, US.
- 2017. Sunburn, Sun Protection and Tanning Behavior in Young Adolescents. Conference. Sunburn, Sun Protection and Tanning Behavior in Young Adolescents. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2017. UV Photography Increases Sun Protection Intentions in Young Adolescents. Conference. UV Photography Increases Sun Protection Intentions in Young Adolescents. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2015. STEMPOWERMENT: A Prototype Online Intervention to Improve Outcomes in Adolescent and Young Adult Stem Cell Transplant Survivors. Conference. 36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2014. MyChoice Project: An Application of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire among Survivors of Central Nervous System Tumors. Conference. MyChoice Project: An Application of the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire among Survivors of Central Nervous System Tumors. Arlington, VA, US.
- 2014. Preparing Children for a Parent's Cancer Surgery. Conference. Preparing Children for a Parent's Cancer Surgery. Tampa, FL, US.
- 2013. From Science to Clinical Practice: Implementing the Bright IDEAS Problem-Solving Skills Training Program with Parents of Children with Newly Diagnosed Cancer. Conference. From Science to Clinical Practice: Implementing the Bright IDEAS Problem-Solving Skills Training Program with Parents of Children with Newly Diagnosed Cancer, US.
- 2012. Herding Cats and Teenagers: Social and Psychological Implications. Conference. Herding Cats and Teenagers: Social and Psychological Implications. Boston, MA, US.
- 2011. Problems Experienced by Mothers of Children Recently Diagnosed with Cancer. Conference. Problems Experienced by Mothers of Children Recently Diagnosed with Cancer. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2011. Comparison of the Problems Experienced by Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Mothers of Children Recently Diagnosed with Cancer, 2nd Place Poster Award. Conference. Comparison of the Problems Experienced by Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Mothers of Children Recently Diagnosed with Cancer, 2nd Place Poster Award. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2011. The Bright IDEAS System of Mindfulness and Problem-Solving Skills Training. Conference. The American Psychosocial Oncology Society. Annaheim, CA, US.
- 2011. Development and validation of the pediatric parenting stress inventory. Conference. Development and validation of the pediatric parenting stress inventory. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2010. Adolescent and Young Adult Advisory Council: Arts in Medicine Program. Conference. Adolescent and Young Adult Advisory Council: Arts in Medicine Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Analyzing the effects of social support in in-person interventions. Conference. Analyzing the effects of social support in in-person interventions. Boston, MA, US.
- 2010. Health Behaviors and Preferences of Childhood Cancer Survivors. Conference. Health Behaviors and Preferences of Childhood Cancer Survivors. Boston, MA, US.
- 2010. Family Advisory Council: Arts in Medicine Program. Conference. Family Advisory Council: Arts in Medicine Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Grand Rounds: Arts in Medicine Program. Conference. Grand Rounds: Arts in Medicine Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Psychosocial and Vocational Counseling Needs in Childhood Cancer Survivors. Conference. Psychosocial and Vocational Counseling Needs in Childhood Cancer Survivors. Williamsburg, VA, US.
- 2010. Psychosocial and Vocational Counseling Needs in Childhood Cancer Survivors. Conference. Psychosocial and Vocational Counseling Needs in Childhood Cancer Survivors. Williamsburg, VA, US.
- 2009. Problem solving and maternal distress following a child's cancer diagnosis: Implications for random healthy-related trauma and cross-cultural care. Conference. Problem solving and maternal distress following a child's cancer diagnosis: Implications for random healthy-related trauma and cross-cultural care. Carefree, AZ, US.
- 2005. Educational Support for Children with Brain Tumors. Conference. Educational Support for Children with Brain Tumors, US.
- 2005. How to Talk with Children about a Parent's or Grandparent's Cancer. Conference. How to Talk with Children about a Parent's or Grandparent's Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2004. Psychosocial Evaluation of Children and Parents in a Phase 1 Study of Celecoxib in Children with FAP. Conference. Psychosocial Evaluation of Children and Parents in a Phase 1 Study of Celecoxib in Children with FAP, US.
- 2003. Adolescent Cancer Patients’ Perspectives on Their Educational Experiences: Ten Case Studies. Conference. Adolescent Cancer Patients’ Perspectives on Their Educational Experiences: Ten Case Studies. Houston, TX, US.
- 2003. Chairperson of the 3rd Annual National Association for the Children with Chronic Illnesses Conference and Presenter. Conference. Chairperson of the 3rd Annual National Association for the Children with Chronic Illnesses Conference and Presenter. Houston, TX, US.
- 2003. Educational Support in Hope for Children with Brain Tumors. Conference. Educational Support in Hope for Children with Brain Tumors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. Educational and Vocational Needs of Students with Brain Tumors. Conference. Educational and Vocational Needs of Students with Brain Tumors. Houston, TX, US.
- 2001. How to Talk with Children about Cancer. Conference. How to Talk with Children about Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
- 2000. Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients Pre and Post Neurosurgery. Influence of Medical Factors on Neuropsychological Status and Methodological Considerations. Conference. Pediatric Brain Tumor Patients Pre and Post Neurosurgery. Influence of Medical Factors on Neuropsychological Status and Methodological Considerations. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 1999. Educational and Vocational Needs of Children and Adolescents, Together in Hope. Conference. Educational and Vocational Needs of Children and Adolescents, Together in Hope. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Education and Remediation of the Child with a Brain Tumor. Conference. Education and Remediation of the Child with a Brain Tumor. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Neuropsychological Outcomes and Cognitive Remediation: Prevention, Learning, and Guidance Programs. Conference. Neuropsychological Outcomes and Cognitive Remediation: Prevention, Learning, and Guidance Programs. Houston, TX, US.
- 1997. Parents, Siblings, and the Child with a Brain Tumor. Conference. Parents, Siblings, and the Child with a Brain Tumor. Houston, TX, US.
- 1995. Parents of children with brain tumors. Conference. Parents of children with brain tumors. Houston, TX, US.
- 1994. Pediatric brain tumor patients. Conference. Pediatric brain tumor patients. Houston, TX, US.
- 1993. Comparison of social support between children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and non-clinical children. Conference. Comparison of social support between children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and non-clinical children. Washington, US.
- 1991. Educational considerations for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Conference. Educational considerations for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. New Orleans, LA, US.
International Presentations
- 2010. Interim Results on Quality of Life Study of Pediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion with Cisplatin. Conference. Interim Results on Quality of Life Study of Pediatric Cancer Patients Undergoing Hyperthermic Peritoneal Perfusion with Cisplatin. Uppsala, SE.
- 2006. Quantifying Health Status Outcomes in Brain Tumor Patients. Conference. Quantifying Health Status Outcomes in Brain Tumor Patients. Nara, JP.
- 2005. Family Resiliency and Functioning Among Families with APC-Positive Children. Conference. Family Resiliency and Functioning Among Families with APC-Positive Children, GB.
- 2005. Family Resiliency and Functioning Among Families with APC-Positive Children. Conference. Family Resiliency and Functioning Among Families with APC-Positive Children. Montreal, CA.
- 2004. Psychosocial Evaluation of Children and Parents in a Phase I Study of Celecoxib in Children with FAP. Conference. Psychosocial Evaluation of Children and Parents in a Phase I Study of Celecoxib in Children with FAP, CA.
Formal Peers
- 1999. Psychosocial Support for Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer. Invited. Wharton, TX, US.
- 1999. Educating Children with Chronic Illnesses and Collaborating with their parents. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2021 - 2027 |
| Title: | A Randomized Controlled Trial of eSCCIP: An eHealth Psychosocial Intervention for English and Spanish Speaking Parents of Children with Cancer |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Site PI |
| ID: | 1-R01-CA258668 |
| Date: | 2021 - 2021 |
| Title: | Evaluation of Two Implementation Strategies for the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT) across 18 Children’s Cancer Centers |
| Funding Source: | American Cancer Society (ACS) |
| Role: | Site Co-PI |
| ID: | 2020-1308 (NCT 04446728) |
| Date: | 2015 - 2020 |
| Title: | Using Game Mechanics to Improve Outcomes Among Stem Cell Transplant Survivors |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | R41CA168107-03 |
| Date: | 2014 - 2019 |
| Title: | Online Problem-Solving Skills Training for Parents of Childhood Cancer Patients |
| Funding Source: | Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2014 - 2016 |
| Title: | Arts in Medicine Program |
| Funding Source: | Don L. and Julie Holden Foundation |
| Role: | Co-Director |
| Date: | 2014 - 2015 |
| Title: | Publication for Children of Adults with Cancer |
| Funding Source: | The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Volunteer Endowment Program |
| Role: | Co-Leader |
| Date: | 2013 - 2015 |
| Title: | Using Game Mechanics to Improve Outcomes Among Stem Cell Transplant Survivors |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | R41-CA168107-02 (Supplement) |
| Date: | 2013 - 2015 |
| Title: | Using Game Mechanics to Improve Outcomes Among Stem Cell Transplant Survivors |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | R41CA168107-01 |
| Date: | 2013 - 2017 |
| Title: | Cross Cultural Psychosocial Risk Screening in Pediatric Cancer |
| Funding Source: | American Cancer Society (ACS) |
| Role: | CO-I |
| Date: | 2012 - 2013 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2012 - 2019 |
| Title: | Online Implementation of Problem-Solving Skills Training for Mothers of Newly Diagnosed Childhood Cancer Patients |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | CO-I |
| ID: | 1R01CA159013-01A1 |
| Date: | 2012 - 2015 |
| Title: | A social network approach to improve genetic risk communication |
| Funding Source: | Duncan Family Institute |
| Role: | CO-I |
| Date: | 2011 - 2012 |
| Title: | Arts in Medicine Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Co-Director |
| Date: | 2011 - 2012 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2011 - 2014 |
| Title: | Arts in Medicine Program |
| Funding Source: | Bibler Estate |
| Role: | Co-Director |
| Date: | 2011 - 2012 |
| Title: | Arts in Medicine Program |
| Funding Source: | Pi Beta Pi |
| Role: | Co-Director |
| Date: | 2011 - 2011 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2010 - 2015 |
| Title: | MyFAP: A Multimedia Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults with FAP |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI, Phase II |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | 2R42CA126453-02 |
| Date: | 2010 - 2011 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program, Enrichment Program |
| Funding Source: | Pi Beta Phi |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2010 - 2010 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Program |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2009 - 2011 |
| Title: | Arts in Medicine Program |
| Funding Source: | Vitol Inc |
| Role: | Co-Director |
| Date: | 2009 - 2010 |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | Edward & Margaret Roberts Foundation |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2009 - Present |
| Title: | NO TITLE PROVIDED |
| Funding Source: | Pi Beta Phi |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2009 - 2009 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Project |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Program |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2009 - 2009 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program, Comiskey Education Fund |
| Funding Source: | Comiskey Foundation |
| Role: | Faculty Mentor |
| Date: | 2009 - 2009 |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Program |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2009 - 2009 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Program |
| Role: | Faculty Mentor |
| Date: | 2008 - 2008 |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Program |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2008 - 2008 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2008 - 2008 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Program |
| Role: | Faculty Mentor |
| Date: | 2007 - 2009 |
| Title: | Multimedia Intervention for Adolescents and Young Adults with FAP |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Collaborator |
| ID: | CA126453-01 |
| Date: | 2007 - 2007 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2007 - 2007 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2007 - 2007 |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2006 - 2006 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2006 - 2006 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2006 - 2006 |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2005 - Present |
| Title: | Pi Beta Phi Enrichment Program at UTMDACC |
| Funding Source: | Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Organization |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2005 - 2005 |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2005 - 2005 |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Psychosocial Director |
| Date: | 2005 - 2005 |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program, Forum for the Adolescent and Young Adult Program at UTMDACC |
| Funding Source: | Bank One |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | Educational Video-conferencing |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Creative Arts Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Pi Beta Phi Enrichment Program at UTMDACC |
| Funding Source: | Funding provided by the Beta Phi Alumnae Organization |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Tri Sigma Foundation |
| Funding Source: | Funding provided for Psychotherapy Room Renovation |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2004 |
| Title: | Cognitive Remediation for Childhood Cancer Survivors |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | CO-I |
| ID: | R01 CA83936-02 |
| Date: | 2003 - 2008 |
| Title: | Maternal Problem-Solving Training in Childhood Cancer |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | CO-I |
| ID: | R01 CA098954-01 |
| Date: | 2003 - Present |
| Title: | Pi Beta Phi Enrichment Program at UTMDACC |
| Funding Source: | Funding provided by the Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Organization |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2003 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2003 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2003 - Present |
| Title: | Play Therapy Room Renovation |
| Funding Source: | Funding provided by the Tri Sigma Alumnae Foundation |
| Role: | Project Leader |
| Date: | 2002 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2002 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2001 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2001 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2001 - 2005 |
| Title: | A Phase I-II Study of Celecoxib in Genotype Positive, Phenotype Negative Children with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | CO-I |
| ID: | CN-05022-57 |
| Date: | 2001 - 2003 |
| Title: | Cancer and body Image in Adolescents and Young Adults |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC |
| Role: | CO-I |
| Date: | 2000 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 2000 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 1999 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children’s Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 1999 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children's Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 1998 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children’s Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 1998 - Present |
| Title: | Adolescent and Young Adult Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children’s Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 1997 - Present |
| Title: | Vocational Counseling |
| Funding Source: | Volunteer Endowment for Patient Support (VEPS) |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Date: | 1997 - Present |
| Title: | NO TITLE PROVIDED |
| Funding Source: | Computer donation by Shell Services Corporation |
| Role: | Program Director, Pediatric Education Program |
| Date: | 1997 - Present |
| Title: | Pediatric Education Program |
| Funding Source: | UTMDACC Children’s Art Project |
| Role: | Program Director |
| Title: | Adaptation and testing of a problem-solving skills training intervention to improve mental health in hospitalized antepartum patients |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Consult |
| ID: | 1K23MH142763-01 |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Schepers SA, Phipps S, Devine KA, Noll RB, Fairclough DL, Dolgin MJ, Ingman KA, Schneider NM, Voll ME, Askins M, Sahler OJ. Psychometric Properties of the 52-, 25-, and 10-Item English and Spanish Versions of the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised. Front. Psychol 14-2023, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Canter KS, Ritterband L, Freyer DR, Askins MA, Bava L, Loucas C, Arasteh K, You W, Kazak AE. The Electronic Surviving Cancer Competently Intervention Program-a Psychosocial Digital Health Intervention for English- and Spanish-Speaking Parents of Children With Cancer: Protocol for Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 12:e46339, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37267038.
- Schepers, SA, Phipps, S, Devine, KA, Noll, RB, Fairclough, DL, Dolgin, MJ, Ingman, K, Schneider, NM, Voll, M, Askins, M, Sahler, OZ. Psychometric properties of the 52-, 25-, and 10-item English and Spanish versions of the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised. Frontiers in Psychology 14, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37809313.
- Berkman AM, Robert RS, Roth M, Askins MA. A review of psychological symptoms and post-traumatic growth among adolescent and young adult survivors of childhood cancer. J Health Psychol 27(4):1359105320971706, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 33153307.
- Barakat LP, Madden RE, Vega G, Askins MA, Kazak AE. Longitudinal Predictors of Caregiver Resilience Outcomes at the End of Childhood Cancer Treatment. Psychooncology 30(5):747-755, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33432694.
- Dolgin MJ, Devine KA, Tzur-Bitan D, Askins MA, Fairclough DL, Katz ER, Noll RB, Phipps S, Sahler OJZ. Responsivity to Problem-Solving Skills Training in Mothers of Children With Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol 46(4):413-421, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33367833.
- Phipps S, Fairclough DL, Noll RB, Devine KA, Dolgin MJ, Schepers SA, Askins MA, Schneider NM, Ingman K, Voll M, Katz ER, McLaughlin J, Sahler OJZ. In-Person vs. Web-Based Administration of a Problem-Solving Skills Intervention for Parents of Children with Cancer: Report of a Randomized Noninferiority Trial. EClinicalMedicine 24:100428, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32637901.
- Kazak AE, Chen FF, Hwang WT, Askins MA, Vega G, Kolb EA, Reilly A, Barakat LP. Stability and change in family psychosocial risk over 6 months in pediatric cancer and its association with medical and psychosocial healthcare utilization. Pediatr Blood Cancer 67(2):e28051, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31724814.
- Kazak AE, Hwang WT, Chen FF, Askins MA, Carlson O, Argueta-Ortiz F, Vega G, Barakat LP. Validation of the Spanish Version of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT) in Pediatric Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol 43(10):1104-1113, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29982606.
- Kazak AE, Hwang WT, Chen FF, Askins MA, Carlson O, Argueta-Ortiz F, Barakat LP. Screening for Family Psychosocial Risk in Pediatric Cancer: Validation of the Psychosocial Assessment Tool (PAT) Version 3. J Pediatr Psychol 43(7):737-748, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29509908.
- Ross J, Bojadzieva J, Peterson S, Noblin SJ, Yzquierdo R, Askins M, Strong L. The psychosocial effects of the Li-Fraumeni Education and Early Detection (LEAD) program on individuals with Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Genet Med 19(9):1064-1070, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28301458.
- Kazak AE, Barakat LP, Askins M, McCafferty M, Lattomus A, Ruppe N, Deatrick J. Provider Perspectives on the Implementation of Psychosocial Risk Screening in Pediatric Cancer. J Pediatr Psychol 42(6):700-710, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28339637.
- Swartz MC, Basen-Engquist KM, Markham C, Lyons EJ, Cox M, Chandra J, Ater JL, Askins MA, Scheurer ME, Lupo PJ, Hill R, Murray J, Chan W, Swank PR. Psychometric Analysis of the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R18V2 in Adolescent and Young Adult-Aged Central Nervous System Tumor Survivors. J Adolesc Young Adult Oncol 5(3):278-85, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27042872.
- Devine KA, Heckler CE, Katz ER, Fairclough DL, Phipps S, Sherman-Bien S, Dolgin MJ, Noll RB, Askins MA, Butler RW, Sahler OJ. Evaluation of the Psychometric Properties of the Pediatric Parenting Stress Inventory (PPSI). Health Psychol 33(2):130-8, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 23544994.
- Sahler OJ, Dolgin MJ, Phipps S, Fairclough DL, Askins M, Katz ER, Noll RB, Butler RW. Specificity of Problem-Solving Skills Training in Mothers of Children Newly Diagnosed with Cancer: Results of a Multisite Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Oncol 31(10):1329-35, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23358975.
- Robert RS, Paxton RJ, Palla SL, Yang G, Askins M, Joy SE, Ater JL. Feasibility, reliability, and validity of the pediatric quality of life inventory generic core scales, cancer module, and multidimensional fatigue scale in long-term adult survivors of pediatric cancer. Pediatr Blood Cancer 59(4):703-7, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22302778.
- Iobst EA, Alderfer MA, Sahler OJ, Askins MA, Fairclough DL, Katz ER, Butler RW, Dolgin MJ, Noll RB. Problem solving and maternal distress at the time of a child's diagnosis of cancer in two-parent versus lone-parent households. J Pediatr Psychol 34(8):817-821, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19129268.
- Askins MA, Sahler OJ, Sherman SA, Fairclough DL, Butler RW, Katz ER, Dolgin MJ, Varni JW, Noll RB, Phipps S. Report from a multi-institutional randomized clinical trial examining computer-assisted problem-solving skills training for English- and Spanish-speaking mothers of children with newly diagnosed cancer. J Pediatr Psychol 34(5):551-63, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19091804.
- Johns AL, Oland AA, Katz ER, Sahler OJ, Askins MA, Butler RW, Dolgin MJ. Qualitative analysis of the role of culture in coping themes of Latina and European American mothers of children with cancer. J Pediatr Oncol Nurs 26(3):167-175, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19398713.
- Askins MA, Moore BD. Preventing neurocognitive late effects in childhood cancer survivors. J Child Neurol 23(10):1160-1171, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18952582.
- Dolgin MJ, Phipps S, Fairclough DL, Sahler OJ, Askins M, Noll RB, Butler RW, Varni JW, Katz ER. Trajectories of adjustment in mothers of children with newly diagnosed cancer: a natural history investigation. J Pediatr Psychol 32(7):771-82, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17403910.
- Wolff JE, Hüttermann U, Askins MA. Quantifying health status outcomes in pediatric medulloblastoma patients. Anticancer Res 27(1B):523-9, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17348436.
- Searle NS, Askins M, Bleyer WA. Homebound schooling is the least favorable option for continued education of adolescent cancer patients: a preliminary report. Med Pediatr Oncol 40(6):380-4, 2003. e-Pub 2003. PMID: 12692806.
- Askins, M. Educating children with cancer. International Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 5(1):66, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
- Nash S, Domjan M, Askins M. Sexual-discrimination learning in male Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). J Comp Psychol 103(4):347-58, 1989. e-Pub 1989. PMID: 2598621.
Invited Articles
- Askins MA. Education of Children with Cancer: Prevention, Learning, and Guidance Programs. International Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 5(1):66, 1998. e-Pub 1998.
- Askins M. A comprehensive view of pediatric psychooncology. Pediatric Psychooncology: Psychological Perspectives on Children with Cancer. Journal of Contemporary Psychology, 1996. e-Pub 1996.
Review Articles
- Stavinoha PL, Askins MA, Powell SK, Pillay Smiley N, Robert RS. Neurocognitive and Psychosocial Outcomes in Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivors. Bioengineering (Basel) 5(3), 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30208602.
- Tewari P, Franklin AR, Tarek N, Askins MA, Mofield S, Kebriaei P. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in adolescents and young adults. Acta Haematol 132(3-4):313-25, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 25228557.
- Askins MA, Moore BD. Psychosocial support of the pediatric cancer patient: Lessons learned over the past 50 years. Curr Oncol Rep 14(3):251-258, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18928661.
- Butler RW, Sahler OJ, Askins MA, Alderfer MA, Katz ER, Phipps S, Noll. Interventions to improve neuropsychological functioning in childhood cancer survivors. Dev Disabil Res Rev 10(6):469-476, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 18924157.
Professional Educational Materials
- Buck E, Askins MA. Helping Children Cope with a Parent's Cancer Surgery, 2015.
- Baker D, Kottman T, Askins M, Robert R, Huzinec C, McCall K. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Parent Training Manual, 1991.
Abstracts
- Afridi F, Idemmili R, Gresham Z, Swartz MC, Smith M, Tewari P, Sandoval M, Cahalan L, Williams K, Askins M, Heaton A, Rajan A, Lin R, Yang CH, Robert R, Moody K. An inter professional virtual wellness program to strengthen team cohesion. Pediatr Blood Cancer, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
- Peterson SK, McLaughlin, Zhang JD, Yzquierdo R, Askins MA. A game-based intervention to improve adherence to self-management behaviors in adolescent and young adult stem cell transplant survivors, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Peterson SK, Burton-Chase AM, Galvan C, McLaughlin J, Yzquierdo R, Askins MA. Facilitating Family Genetic Risk Communication in Lynch Syndrome: The Potential Role of eHealth Technology. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 47(247), 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Galvan C, Burton-Chase AM, Askins MA, McLaughlin J, Yzquierdo R, Peterson SK. Internet Health Information Sources for Hereditary Colorectal Cancer and Their Perceived Trustworthiness. Annals of Behavioral Medicine 47(193), 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Robert R, Yang G, Palla S, Askins MA, Joy S, Ater J. Quality of life measurement and detecting need for psychosocial referrals among pediatric cancer survivors. 44th Congress of the International Society for Pediatric Oncology, London, England, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Sahler OJ, Askins MA, Fairclough DL, Dolgin MJ, Phipps S, Katz ER, Noll RB, Butler RW. Problem-Solving Skills Training versus Non-Directive Support for mothers of children with cancer: Findings from a multi-site randomized clinical trial. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 57(5):719, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Robert R, Palla S, Yang G, Askins MA, Joy S, Ater J. Quality of life as a population health outcome evaluation. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 57(5):745, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Sherman-Bien S, Askins MA, Katz E, Dolgin M, Butler R, Fairclough D, Noll R, Sahler OJ. A cross-cultural perspective of mothers of children with newly diagnosed cancer: Results of a multi-institutional randomized trial of maternal problem-solving skills training. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 56(7):1159, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Ater J, Paxton R, Bispeck K, Xu A, Cruz C, Askins MA, Urvauer D, Dadr H, Basen-Engquist K, Demark-Wahnefried W. Health behaviors and preferences of childhood cancer survivors. Pediatric Blood and Cancer 55(5):942, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Wolff JE, Huttermann U, Askins MA. Quantifying health status outcomes in brain tumor patients. Neuro-Oncology 9(2):180, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
- Peterson, SK, Askins MA. Family resiliency and functioning among familiess with APC-positive children. International Society of Gastrointestinal Herediary Tumors, 2005. e-Pub 2005.
- PetersonSK, Askins MA, Schover LR, Watts BG, Burke CA, Hasson H, Church J, Hawkk E, Lynch PM. Psychosocial evaluation of children and parents in a phase I study of celecoxib in children with FAP. 8th Annual Meeting of the Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Colorectal Cancer, 2004. e-Pub 2004.
- Askins MA, Copeland, D, Moore, B, DeMoore, C, Ater, J, Lang A, F. Pediatric brain tumor patients pre- and post- neurosurgery. Influence of medical factors on neuropsychological status and methodological considerations 12(4):78, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Searle N, Askins M, Bleyer A. Adolescent cancer patients’ perspectives on their educational experiences: Ten case studies. Psycho-Oncology 12(4):S73, 2003. e-Pub 2003.
- Askins M. Perceptions of social support among children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, pre- and post- parent training. Dissertation Abstract International 55(9 B):4110, 1995. e-Pub 1995.
Book Chapters
- Rae WA, Sullivan JR, Askins MA. Play Interventions of Hospitalized Children. In: Empirically Based Play Interventions for Children. American Psychological Association, 2016.
- Askins, M, Ann-Yi, S, Moore, BD. Neurocognitive late effects in children treated for cancer, 397-409, 2015.
- Ann-Yi, S, Askins, M. Career and vocational outlook, 373-384, 2015.
- Askins MA, Ann-Yi S, Moore BD. Neurocognitive late effects in children treated for cancer: Psychological impact, identification, and prevention and remediation. In: Handbook of Long-Term Care of the Childhood Cancer Survivor, 2015.
- Ann-Yi S, Askins MA. Career and vocational outlook. In: Handbook of Long-Term Care of the Childhood Cancer Survivor, 2015.
- Robert R, Askins MA. Children and Cancer. In: The MD Anderson Manual of Psychosocial Oncology (Chp 17). McGraw-Hill, 2010.
- Copeland DR, Askins MA. Behavioral medicine in cancer care. (Chp 17). In: Pediatric Oncology. Springer Science and Business Media, Inc, 244-255, 2005.
- Jeha SS, Askins MA. The Adolescent and Young Adult Program. (Chp 18). In: Pediatric Oncology. Springer Science and Business Media, Inc, 256-267, 2005.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 22, 2026