Prinz, Ron

Professor

I conduct clinical trials related to child mental health. My research focuses on the prevention of child maltreatment, population-based strategies to strengthen parenting, and interventions that combine school-based and family-based approaches.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Psychology
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Sweden
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
children, prevention, parenting, mental health, clinical trials
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Health Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Promotion of child well-being, Prevention of child maltreatment, Population-based parenting interventions

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1976 - 1977 Pre-doctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center, Melville NY
1977 State University of New York at Stony Brook Stony Brook, NY Ph.D. Clinical Psychology
1972 - 1973 University of California at Berkeley Berkeley, CA B.A. Psychololgy
1969 - 1971 University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Psychology

Memberships & Professional Activities

Dates Type Description Institution/Entity
Membership Member Society for Research in Child Development
Membership Fellow American Psychological Association
Membership Member Society for Prevention Research
2000 - Present Professional Activity Safe Schools/Healthy Students Technical Work National Advisory Committee
2001 - Present Professional Activity International Triple P Scientific and Professional Advisory Council Queensland, Australia
2003 - Present Professional Activity Coordinator , USC Research Consortium on Children and Families, University of South Carolina
2018 Professional Activity Keynote Speaker International Seminar "A Comprehensive Agenda for Promotion and Prevention" in Childhood and Adolescence, Santiago, Chile
2020 Professional Activity Chaired the National Institutes of Health grant review panel for Phase I Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence in Bethesda, Maryland National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1977 - Present Clinical Supervisor Psychological Services Center, Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina
1987 - Present Professor Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina
2008 - Present Co-Director USC Behavioral-Biomedical Interface Program, University of South Carolina
2009 - Present Director USC Parenting & Family Research Center, University of South Carolina
2021 Honorary Professor in the School of Psychology University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
2000 Award Russell Research Award for Humanities and Social Sciences University of South Carolina
2009 Award Honorary Professor University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia
2012 Award Reapointed Honorary Professor University of Queensland, Brisbane Australia
2013 Award Multicultural Award Department of Psychology, University of South Carolina
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