Joel Nigg, Ph.D.
Director, Division of Psychology
Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and
Behavioral Neuroscience
Method of Contact:
Department of Psychiatry
Oregon Health and Science University.
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239-3098
email: niggj@ohsu.edu
Phone: 503 418-8498
Dr. Nigg's 2006 book, What Causes ADHD
ADHD Research Program: Publication List
Research
- Developmental psychopathology and temperament / personality.
- Neuropsychological and cognitive underpinnings of psychopathology.
- Behavioral and molecular genetics of personality/psychopathology.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and externalizing behavior problems Role of environmental toxicants in neural development and ADHD
Dr. Nigg's research focuses on the underlying mechanisms and causes in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) across the lifespan. The primary focus is on cognitive and neuropsychological mechanisms. However, studies of genetics, family dynamics, personality and temperament, environmental toxins, and neuroimaging of ADHD are also ongoing.
Education
- 1990-95 Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley.
- 1995-96 Clinical Internship, University of Washington School of Medicine/Seattle Children's Hospital.
- 1984-85 Masters in Social Work, The University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, Michigan. - 1976-80 A.B., Magna Cum Laude, Harvard University,
Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Prior Positions and Key Awards/Fellowships
- 2006: Elected as Director of Clinical Training, Michigan State Psychology Department.
- 2006: Mid-Career Research Contributions Award, Society of Clinical Child Psychology, APA
- 2004: Teacher-Scholar Award, Michigan State University
- 2002-2007: Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology,
Michigan State University - 1996-2002: Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology,
Michigan State University - 1996: Nancy Robinson Director's Award for Outstanding Intern: University of Washington
- 1993-1995: National Research Service Award Predoctoral Fellowship, National Institutes of Health
- 1993-1994: Provost Dissertation Award, U.C. Berkeley 1987-
- 1990: Psychiatric Social Worker, University of Michigan, Department of Psychiatry
- 1986-1987: Clinical Social Worker, Jackson, Michigan Child and Family Services
- 1985: University of Michigan Student Recognition Award
- 1980: Phi Beta Kappa, Harvard College
Professional Affiliations:
American Psychological Society, 1996-present
American Psychological Association, 1995-present
Division 53, Clinical Child Psychology
Division 40, Clinical Neuropsychology
Behavior Genetics Association, 1995-present
International Society for Research in Child and Adolescent
Psychopathology, 1996-present
Society for Research in Child Development, 1995-present
National Association of Social Workers, 1985-1990
Activities
Research
Education
Administration
