Dr. Penny Corkum

Professor

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Biography

Penny Corkum is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on clinical areas of child psychopathology, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and pediatric sleep. She has a specific interest in eHealth, developing internet-delivered interventions aimed at addressing pediatric sleep problems. The primary goal of her research is to reduce the negative impact that sleep issues can have on a child’s development, including aspects such as attention, learning, behavior, social-emotional functioning, and family dynamics. With a background in both BSc from Dalhousie and MA, PhD from Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, she has made significant contributions to the field of sleep and child psychology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam Professorship

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Endeavour Leadership Award

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Teacher of the Year Award

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Recognition Contribution Award

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Rosemary Gill Award

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Killam Prize

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Outstanding Practice in Clinical Psychology

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Roger Broughton Young Investigator Award