Bridging Mental and Behavioral Research and Clinical Care
Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Research Summit, Monday, April 21, 2025
Seattle Children’s Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Summit aims to unite researchers, clinicians, public officials and other stakeholders to develop strategies, partnerships and actionable solutions to improve mental health outcomes for children, teens and young adults.
The day will include discussions ranging from behavioral interventions to support resilience, to community support and policy engagement. Through collaborative dialogue and expert presentations, this summit seeks to bridge research with practical applications that support and benefit children, youth and their families.
Summit Agenda
The summit agenda will continue to be updated as speakers and panelists are confirmed.
8:30 a.m.
Arrival and Registration
9 a.m.
Welcome and Kickoff
- Vittorio Gallo, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
9:20 a.m.
Mission Moment
- Malcolm Hooper, parent of Seattle Children’s patient
9:35 a.m.
Scientific Talks: Screening and Prevention
- Q&A Moderated by Sara Jane Webb, PhD
- John Welsh, PhD
- Anthony Bui, MD, MPH
- Emily Neuhaus, PhD
- Cari McCarty, PhD
10:25 a.m.
Break
10:45 a.m.
Scientific Talks: Intervention and Implementation I
- Q&A Moderated by Sara Jane Webb, PhD
- Nancy Lau, PhD
- Sara Chrisman, MD, MPH
- Tonya Palermo, PhD
- Maggie Sibley, PhD
11:35 a.m.
Lunch and Networking
12:25 p.m.
Keynote Introduction: Leslie Walker, MD
Scientific Keynote: Velma McBride Murry, PhD
Promoting Behavioral Health in Children and Adolescence through Community Engagement, Family-Centered Preventative Interventions and Transformative Innovation Policies and Practices
1:15 p.m.
Scientific Talks: Intervention and Implementation II
- Q&A Moderated by Sara Jane Webb, PhD
- Freda Liu, PhD
- Molly Adrian, PhD
- Elizabeth McCauley, PhD
- Final speaker to be confirmed
2:05 p.m.
Break
2:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Community Support and Policy Engagement
What are the priorities and what will it take to address these areas with research?
3:20 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Seeking Scientific Solutions
How can the scientific community help address the mental health crisis?
- Moderated by Tonya Palermo, PhD
- Sara Jane Webb, PhD
- Aaron Lyon, PhD
- Liliana Lengua, PhD
- Oladunni Oluwoye, PhD
4 p.m.
Summit Conclusion
Reception and Networking
Scientific Keynote
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RSVP requested by April 11. This summit is free and open to all, virtual option will be available. Virtual registrants will receive a link before the event.
Seattle Children's Research Institute: B. Wayne Hughes Building, also known as Building Cure
There is ample street and garage parking available in the downtown Seattle area, near the B. Wayne Hughes Building. Easily find accessible parking via Downtown Seattle Parking or your preferred map application. The B. Wayne Hughes Building is within walking distance of many bus routes and the Westlake Link light rail stop. (Validated parking is not offered for this event.)