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Dean W. Beebe, PhD, ABPP-Cn

Title

Neuropsychologist

Appointment

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Email

dean.beebe@cchmc.org

Phone

513-636-4336

Fax

513-636-7756

Credentials

MA: Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1994. 

PhD: Loyola University, Chicago, IL, 1998.

Fellowship: Pediatric Neuropsychology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1998-2000.

Certifications: Clinical Psychology, Ohio State Board of Psychology, 1999; Diplomate in Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology and the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2005.

Research

  • Effects of pediatric sleep disorders on daytime neurobehavioral functioning
  • Effect of pediatric neurological disorders and syndromes on sleep
  • Neuropsychological impact of pediatric medical and neurological conditions
  • Neuropsychological assessment issues

Visit the Beebe Lab web site for more information.

Research Grants and Contracts

Effects of Adolescent Sleep Restriction on Neural and Neurobehavioral Functioning. (2009-2013; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH). Principal Investigator.

Improved Diagnostics & Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Pediatric NPSLE. (2008-2013; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH). Co-investigator.

Randomized Controlled Study of Adenotonsillectomy for Childhood Sleep Apnea. (2006-2010; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH). Co-investigator.

General Clincial Research Center. (1997-2011; National Center for Research Resources, NIH). Co-director of the Behavioral Core. This role will conitnue under the recently launched Cincinnati Center for Clinical and Translational Science and Training.

OSA in obese teens and preteens: Neurobehavioral Effects. (2004-2009; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, NIH), Primary Investigator.

Publications, Most Recent

View a list of recent publications and presentations on the Beebe lab site.

Professional Organization Memberships

Special Interests

  • Promoting the functional outcome and development of children with brain injuries and neurodevelopmental disorders
  •  Understanding the relationship between sleep and neurobehavioral functioning in children to optimize developmental outcomes
  • Promoting the professional development of emerging leaders in the fields of clinical neuropsychology and pediatric sleep medicine

Related Areas

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