Iris Paltin, PhD, ABPP-CN
Areas of expertise: Neuropsychological outcomes of pediatric cancer and treatment, Late effects of proton radiation therapy, Executive functions in medically complex children
About Iris Paltin, PhD, ABPP-CN
Titles
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neuropsychology in Psychiatry in Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Certifications
Clinical Neuropsychology – American Board of Professional Psychology
School Psychology - American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
Awards and Honors
2007-2008, Fordham University Senior Teaching Fellowship
2006, New York State Psychological Association Annual Neuropsychology Award
2006, Fordham University Presidential Scholarship
2006-2007, Fordham University Teaching Fellowship
2005, Fordham University Presidential Scholarship
2004, Fordham University Presidential Scholarship
Leadership and Memberships
Memberships in Professional Organizations
International
2021-present, Response Assessment in Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (RAPNO), Patient Reported Outcomes/Neurocognitive Outcomes Subcommittee
2018-present, International Neuropsychological Society
- Cancer Special Interest Group
2018-present, Children's Oncology Group AALL1731 - Ancillary Household Material Hardship and Neurocognitive Outcome Study, Ancillary Study Co-Investigator
2017-present, Children's Tumor Foundation, NF Consortium Neurocognitive Committee Member
2015-present, The Brain Tumour Charity, Grant Reviewer
2015-present, Children's Oncology Group, ALTE 07C1 Study Committee Member
2011-present, Children's Oncology Group
2005-present, International Neuropsychological Society
National
2020-present, American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
2016-present, Clinical Neuropsychology Collaborative for Childhood Cancer
2010-present, National Academy of Neuropsychology
2003-present, American Psychological Association
Editorial and Academic Positions
Editorial Positions
Ad Hoc Reviewer
2021-present, Journal of Cancer Survivorship
2021-present, Child Neuropsychology
2021-present, International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics
2020-present, Journal of Neuro-Oncology
2020-present, Supportive Care in Cancer
2019-present, Journal of Clinical Oncology
2019-present, Neuropsychology Review
2016-present, Developmental Neurorehabilitation
2016-present, Journal of Psychosocial Oncology
2012-present, Journal of Pediatric Psychology
2012-present, Pediatrics
2011-present, Pediatric Blood & Cancer
2011-present, Psycho-Oncology
Academic and Institutional Committees
2021-present, Pediatric Neuropsychology Representative; DCAPBS Zero Suicide Task Force
2020-present, Moderator, Oncology Externs Wellness Initiative; Department of Pediatrics
2015-present, Mentor, Clinical Mentor Program, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
2015-present, Division of Oncology Quality Improvement Committee, Department of Pediatrics
2013-present, Behavioral Health Research Affinity Group
2012-present, Behavioral Health Seminar Training Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
2011-present, Training Advisory Committee, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Research Interests
Neuropsychological outcomes of pediatric cancer and treatment Late effects of proton radiation therapy Executive functions in medically complex children
Education & training
Undergraduate Degree
BA in Psychology - Columbia University, New York, NY
BA in Talmud and Rabbinics - The Jewish Theological Seminary of America, New York, NY
Graduate Degree
PhD in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology Concentration - Fordham University, New York, NY
MA in Clinical Psychology - Fordham University, New York, NY
Internship
Clinical Psychology - Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
Fellowship
Pediatric Neuropsychology - Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC
Publications
Publications
2021
Oyefiade, A., Paltin, I., De Luca, C.R., Hardy, K.K., Grosshans, D.R., Chintagumpala, M., Mabbott, D.J., Kahalley, L.S. : Cognitive risk in survivors of pediatric brain tumors Journal of Clinical Oncology DOI: 10.1200/JCO.20.02338, April 2021.
2019
Grewal, A.S., Yimei, L., Fisher, M.F., Minturn, J., Paltin, I., Belasco, J., Phillips, P., Kang, T., Lustig, R., & Hill-Kayser, C.: Tumor Bed Proton Irradiation in Young Children with Localized Medulloblastoma. Pediatric Blood and Cancer 66(12): e27972, September 2019 Notes: doi: 10.1002/pbc.27972.
Payne, J.M., Hearps, S.J.C., Walsh, K.S., Paltin, I., Barton, B.,Ullrich, N.J., Haebich, K.M., Coghill, D., Gioia, G.A., Cantor, A., Cutter, G., Tonsgard, J.H., Viskochil, D., Rey-Casserly, C., Schorry, E.K., Ackerson, J.D., Klesse, L., Fisher, M.J., Gutmann, D.H., Rosser, T., Packer, R.J., Korf, B., Acosta, M.T., & North, K.N., for the NF Clinical Trials Consortium: Reproducibility of cognitive endpoints in clinical trials:lessons from neurofibromatosis type 1. Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. Wiley Online Library, 6(12): 2555-2565, November 2019 Notes: doi: 10.1002/acn3.50952.
Hocking, M., Paltin, I., Quast, L., & Barakat, L.P.: Acceptability and feasibility in a pilot randomized clinical trial of computerized working memory training and parental problem-solving training with pediatric brain tumor survivors. Journal of Pediatric Psychology 44(6): 669-678, July 2019.
2018
Hocking, M.C., Paltin, I., Belasco, C., & Barakat, L.P.: Parent perspectives on the educational barriers and unmet needs of children with cancer. Children's Health Care 47(3): 261-274, 2018.
2017
Baum, K.T., Powell, S. K., Jacobson, L., Gragert, M., Janzen, L., Paltin, I., Rey-Casserly, C. M., & Wilkening, G.: Implementing guidelines: Proposed definitions of neuropsychology services in pediatric oncology. Pediatric Blood & Cancer 64(8): e26446, August 2017 Notes: doi: 10.1002/pbc.26446.
Books
2018
Paltin, I., Burgers, D., Gragert, M., & Noggle, C.: Cancer. Neuropsychological Conditions Across the Lifespan. J. Donders & S. J Hunter (eds.). Cambridge Press, New York, July 2018.
2015
Walsh, K., Paltin, I.: Neuropsychological Effects of Pediatric Brain Tumors and Associated Treatment. In Mucci, G., Torno, L., (Eds.), Handbook of Long Term Care of the Childhood Cancer Survivor, Springer Publishing, New York, 2015.
2012
Kenealy, L.E., Paltin I.: Executive Functions in Disruptive Behavior Disorders (Chapter 5). In Hunter, S.J., Sparrow, E.P. (Eds.), Executive Function and Dysfunction: Identification, Assessment and Treatment, Cambridge Press, New York, 2012, pp. 93-100.