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Jerlym S. Porter, PhD, MPH
Researcher Associate Member, St. Jude Faculty
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Jerlym S. Porter is an Associate Member of Psychology in St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Education: MPH – Northwestern University PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University MS – Virginia Commonwealth University BA – University of Virginia
Research Interests: – Issues related to the transition process from pediatric care to adult care for patients with sickle cell disease – Psychosocial factors impacting health promotion, treatment adherence and disease management
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