Biosketch

Dr. Olafur S. Palsson is a licensed clinical psychologist. He is Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also Associate Editor of the journals Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback and American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis. He was previously Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School and served as Director of the EVMS Behavioral Medicine Clinic from 1996-2000. Dr. Palsson is originally from Iceland. After completing his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, he completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, under the direction of Dr. William Whitehead. Dr. Palsson has conducted numerous research studies on the mind-body connection, including studies on hypnosis, biofeedback, psychological factors which influence health, and psychosocial influences on autonomic nervous system functioning, brainwave activity, hormones, and the immune system. Dr. Palsson has also worked for many years with scientists at NASA on innovative technologies to enhance human health and well-being through technologies that interface human psychology and physiology with computers. Dr. Palsson's work in behavioral medicine has been featured on television networks and in newspapers nationwide in the U.S., as well as in interviews by Newsweek, Prevention Magazine, American Health magazine, Natural Health Magazine, Health magazine, and Digestive Health and Nutrition. His work with NASA on health-enhancing technologies has been featured in articles in many science and technology oriented publications, including the magazines Science, Discover, and Wired, as well on BBC television and online news and the major U.S. television networks.

Journal articles, book chapters and scientific abstracts by Dr. Palsson (published and in press)

Book chapters:

Palsson, O.S. (in press). Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Concurrent with Fibromyalgia. In Discovering Wisdom in Living with Fibromyalgia.

Pope, A.T. and Palsson, O. (2003). Converging Technologies for Physiological Self-regulation. In Roco, M.C. and Bainbridge, W.S. (eds.) Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance: Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive Science. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 260- 270.

Palsson, O.S. & Collins, R. (2002). Functional bowel and anorectal disorders. In Moss, D., Wickramasekera, I.E., Davies, T.C., McGrady A. (eds.) Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care, pp. 299-311.Thousand Oaks, CA: Plenum.

Palsson, O.S. (2002). Urinary incontinence. In Moss, D., Wickramasekera, I.E., Davies, T.C., McGrady A. (eds.) Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care, pp. 312-321. Thousand Oaks, CA: Plenum.

Davies, S. M. & Palsson, O.S. (2002). Medical education for mind-body medicine. Handbook of Mind-Body Medicine for Primary Care, 443-448. Thousand Oaks, CA: Plenum.

Journal articles and published abstracts:

Palsson, O.S, Whitehead, W.E. (2006) Hypnosis for non-cardiac chest pain. Gut, 55(10):1381-4.

Palsson O. S. (2006). Should we incorporate psychological care into the management of IBS? Nature Clinical Practice Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 3(9):474-5.

Whitehead W. E, Palsson O. S, Feld A. D., Levy R.L;, Von Korff M, Turner M.J, Drossman D. A. Utility of Red Flag Symptom Exclusions in the Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 24(1):137-46..

Palsson O.S. & Heymen S. (2006). Treatment of functional anorectal disorders: Biofeedback is proving its value like never before. Biofeedback, 34(1), 20-24.

Whitehead WE, Palsson OS, Levy RL, Feld AD, VonKorff M, Turner M. Reports of "satisfactory relief" by IBS patients receiving usual medical care are confounded by baseline symptom severity and do not accurately reflect symptom improvement. Am J Gastroenterol. 2006 May;101(5):1057-65.

Palsson OS, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. (2006). Hypnosis home treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: a pilot study. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1):85-99.

Palsson OS. (2006). Standardized hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: the North Carolina protocol. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1):51-64.

Palsson OS. Editor's Preamble: The Nature of IBS and the Need for a Psychological Approach. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis, 54(1):1-6.

Dorn SD, Palsson OS, Thiwan SIM, Kanazawa M, Clark WC, van Tilburg MAL, Drossman DA, Scarlett Y, Levy RL, Ringel Y, Crowell MD, Olden KW, Whitehead WE. Increased colonic sensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome is the result of increased perceptual response bias rather than increased perceptual sensitivity. Gastroenterology 2006;128(4), Suppl 2: A-443.

Van Tilburg MAL, Palsson OS, Chitkara DK, Whitehead WE. Medical consultation for children's chronic stomachaches is related to a belief that the symptoms have a physical cause but is not related to anxiety about serious missed diagnosis. Gastroenterology 2006;130(4), Suppl.2: A-501.

Van Tilburg MAL, Palsson OS, Whitehead WE. Somatization trait and somatization disorder have different impacts on IBS. Gastroenterology 2006;130(4), Suppl.2: A-503.

Whitehead WE, Palsson OS, Levy RL, Von Korff M, Feld AD, Turner MJ. Symptoms of constipation that predict dissatisfaction with bowel habits. World Congress 2005.

Whitehead WE, Palsson OS, Thiwan SIM, Keku TO, Kanazawa M, Fukudo S, van Tilburg MAL, Peacock J, Barnes J, Turner MJ. Short-allele serotonin transporter gene polymorphism is associated with elevated serotonin and is less common in IBS with constipation compared to healthy controls. Gastroenterology 2006;130(4), Suppl.2: A-513.

Thiwan SIM, Palsson OS, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. Subjective bloating is not correlated with intestinal gas production but is weakly correlated with abdominal distention. Gastroenterology 2006, 130(4), Suppl.2: A-506.

Thiwan SIM, Palsson OS, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. Lactose malabsorption, small bowel bacterial overgrowth and celiac disease in IBS patients. Gastroenterology 2006, 130(4), Suppl.2: A-506.

Thiwan SIM, Palsson OS, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. Elevated breath methane in constipation. Gastroenterology 2006, 130(4), Suppl.2: A-509.

Halpert A, Dalton C, Palsson O, Hu Y, Morris C, Bangdiwala S, Norton N, Drossman D. What patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) expect from their health care providers. National Survey on IBS Educational Needs and Expectations. Gastroenterology 2006, 130(4), Suppl.2: A505.

Palsson O.S, & Drossman D.A. (2005). Psychiatric and psychological dysfunction in irritable bowel syndrome and the role of psychological treatments. Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 34(2), 281-303.

Palsson, O.S., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005). Comorbidity Associated With Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Psychiatric Annals, 35(4), 320-329.

Van Tilburg, M.A.L., Palsson, O.S., Levy, R.L., Whitehead, W.E. (2005). Parental Worries about Recurrent Abdominal Pain. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, 41 (suppl1), S79.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M., Turner, M.J., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005).
Patient characteristics determining clinical diagnosis of constipation-predominant IBS (IBS-C) vs. chronic constipation (CC). American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S338.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M., Turner, M.J., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005).
Which symptoms predict satisfaction with treatment and improved quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S341-342.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M., Turner, M.J., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005).
Do comorbid dyspepsia and reflux symptoms affect morbidity, utilization, and outcome in irritable bowel syndrome? American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S338.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M., Turner, M.J., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005).
Which medications and food supplements are associated with bloating in patients with functional bowel disorders? American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S338-339.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M., Turner, M.J., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005).
Why Do Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Take Multiple Drugs And What Are The Associated Costs? American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S

Kanasawa, M, Drossman, D.A., Shinozaki, M., Sagami, Y., Endo, Y., Palsson, O.S., Hongo, M., & Whitehead, W.E. (2005) Translation and validation of a Japanese version of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Quality of Life Measure (IBS-QOL-J). American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S334.

Halpert, A., Dalton, C., Hu, Y., Morris, C., Palsson, O., Norton, N., & Drossman, D.A. (2005). National survey on patient education in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). American Journal of Gastroenterology, 100(10), Suppl., S336.

Whitehead WE, Palsson OS, Levy RL, von Korff M, Feld AD, Drossman DA, Turner MJ. Serious misclassifications (gastrointestinal cancer, IBD, or malabsorption) are infrequent in patients with a clinical diagnosis of IBS. Gastroenterology 2005;128:A463.

Thiwan S, Palsson OS, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. Responsiveness of the bloating severity Questionnaire (BLSQ). Gastroenterology 2005;128:A462.

Palsson OS, Levy RL, Von Korff M, Feld AD, Barghout V, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. Over the-counter (OTC) and complementary /alternative medicine (CAM) expenses of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Gastroenterology 2005;128:A461.

Thiwan S, Palsson OS, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. What is the optimal response scale on a questionnaire to elicit the subject's responses to the ROME II criteria for IBS? Gastroenterology 2005;128:A461.

Whitehead WE, Palsson OS, Levy RL, Von Korff M, Feld AD, Drossman DA, Turner MJ. Sensitivity and specificity of red flags for identifying gastrointestinal cancer, IBD, or malabsorption in patients with a functional gastrointestinal disorder (FGID). Gastroenterology 2005;128:A462.

Palsson, O.S., Morteau, O., Bozymski, E.M., Woosley, J.T., Sartor, R.B., & Whitehead, W.E. (2004). Elevated vasoactive intestinal peptide concentrations in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 49 (7-8): 1236-1243

Palsson, O.S., Heymen, S., & Whitehead, W.E. (2004). Biofeedback treatment for functional anorectal disorders: A comprehensive efficacy review. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 29(3):153-174.

Palsson, O.S. (2004). Psychological treatments for functional gastrointestinal disorders: Current status. Functional Brain-Gut Newsletter, 32, 16-38.

Whitehead W.E, Levy R., Von Korff M., Feld A., Palsson O.S., Turner M.J., Drossman, D.A. (2004). Usual medical care for irritable bowel syndrome. Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Dec;20(11-12):1305-15.

Palsson OS, Whitehead WE, Levy RL, Feld AD, Von Korff M, Turner MJ. (2004) Constipation less effectively treated than other functional bowel problems in a health maintenance organization (HMO). American Journal of Gastroenterology, 99(10) Suppl:S287.

Palsson, O.S., Thiwan, S.M., Whitehead, W.E. & Turner, M.J. (2004). Development of a bloating severity questionnaire. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 99(10) Suppl:S286.

Thiwan, S.M., Palsson, O.S., Whitehead, W.E. & Turner, M.J. (2004). Assessing the sensitivity of the bloating severity questionnaire (BLSQ). American Journal of Gastroenterology, 99(10) Suppl:S286-S287.

Whitehead, W.E., Levy R.L., Von Korff, M., Feld, A.D., Palsson, O.S. (2004). Workup for first-time consulters costs less than continuing care for IBS. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 99(10) Suppl:S239.

Whitehead, W.E., Levy R.L., Von Korff, M., Feld, A.D., Kahler, K., Barghout, V. & Palsson, O.S. (2004). Relationship between satisfaction with treatment outcome and cost in IBS patients. American Journal of Gastroenterology,99(10) Suppl:S239.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy, R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff M, Turner M.J., Drossman, D.A., & Crowell, M.D. (2004). Identification of irritable bowel (IBS) patients with alternating bowel habits. Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-369.

Van Tilburg, M.A.L., Venepalli, N., Palsson, O.S., Whitehead, W.E. (2004). The parental worries of recurrent abdominal pain questionnaire: Do parental cognitions distinguish consulters from non-consulters? Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-372.

Palsson, O.S., Whitehead, W.E., Levy, R.L., Feld, A.D., Dennis, E.H., Barghout, V.E. & Turner, M.J. (2004). Constipation is often undiagnosed or misdiagnosed in outpatient clinics: diagnosis of constipation is associated with better outcomes. Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-606.

Palsson, O.S., Whitehead, W.E., Barghout, W.E., Turner, M.J. (2004). Medical diagnoses in functional dyspepsia patients. Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-604.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy, R.L., Feld A. D., Von Korff, M, Shetzline, M., Turner, M.J. (2004). Types of medications used for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-642.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy, R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M & Turner, M.J., (2004). "Satisfactory relief" is an unsatisfactory method of defining an irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) responder. Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-88.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy, R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M, & Turner, M.J. (2004). Psychological symptoms do not predict symptom improvement in standard medical care for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gastroenterology, 126(4), Suppl 2: A-88.

Moss, D., Sella, G. E., Andrasik, F., Donaldson, S., Lehrer, P., Palsson, O., Peper, E., & Sterman, M. B. (2003). Current applications of biofeedback to physical medicine and rehabilitation. Europa Medicophysica, 39, 165-170.

Whitehead, W.E., M.A.L. Tilburg, & Palsson, O.S. (2003). Development of the parental worries of recurrent abdominal pain questionnaire. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 98:S273.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Barghout, V.E., & Turner, M.J. (2003). Mechanism of diagnosis and frequency of endoscopy in functional dyspepsia. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 98:S303.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy, R.L., Von Korff, M., Feld, A.D., Garner, M. (2003). What constitutes standard medical care for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in U.S. primary care and gastroenterology clinics? American Journal of Gastroenterology, 98:S272-S273.

Palsson, O.S., Whitehead, W.E., & Turner, M.J. (2003). Hypnosis home treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: Exploratory study. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 98:S274.

Palsson, O.S., Whitehead, W.E., Barghout, V., Levy R.L., Feld, A.D., Von Korff, M., Garner M., Drossman, D.A., & Turner, M.J. (2003). IBS severity and health-related quality of life improve with age in women but not in men. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 98:S272.

Palsson, O.S., Turner, M.J., van Tilburg M.A.L., Kanasawa M., Whitehead, W.E. (2003). Survey of the effects of changes in female sex hormones on irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A396.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L.., Von Korff, M., Feld A., Turner M.J., & Whitehead, W.E. (2003). Comorbidity and psychological distress in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A388.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Feld A.D., Von Korff, M., Drossman, D.A. & Turner, M.J. (2003). Agreement of Rome criteria with clinical diagnosis of irritable bowel (IBS). Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A397.

Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Von Korff, M., Feld A.D., Turner M.J. & Whitehead., W.E. (2003). Alternative medicine and home remedy use in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is related to bloating and diarrhea. Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A391.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Von Korff, M., Levy R.L., Feld A.D., Turner M.J. (2003). Excess comorbidity in irritable bowel syndrome is related to hypervigilance. Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A391.

Feld A.D., Von Korff, M., Levy R. L.., Palsson, O.S., Turner M.J. & Whitehead, W. E. (2003). Excess surgery in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A388.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Von Korff, M., Feld, A.D., & Turner, M.J. (2003).
Comorbid psychiatric disorders in irritable bowel (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Gastroenterology, 124 (Suppl 1): A398.

Palsson, O.S. (Summer, 2003). Results of a national survey of the effects of changes in female sex hormones on irritable bowel syndrome. Digest, Newsletter of the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders, 1-6.

Palsson, O.S. & Whitehead, W.E. (2002). The growing case for hypnotherapy as adjunctive therapy for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterology, 123(6):2132-2147. Editorial.

Palsson, O.S., Turner, M.J., Johnson, D.A., Burnett, C.K., & Whitehead, W.E. (2002). Hypnosis treatment of severe irritable bowel syndrome: Investigation of mechanism and effects on symptoms. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 47(11): 2605-2614.

Palsson, O.S. & Pope, A.T. (2002). Morphing beyond recognition: The future of biofeedback technologies. Biofeedback, 14(30), 14-18.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S. & Jones, K.R. (2002). Systematic review of the comorbidity of irritable bowel syndrome with other somatic disorders: What are the causes and implications? Gastroenterology, 122(4):1140-56. Review.

Palsson, O.S. (2002) Hypnosis treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Participate, Newsletter of the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, 11(3), 4-6.

Whitehead, W.E. & Palsson, O.S. (in press). Treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders: Advantages of a combined medical-psychiatric approach. Journal of Psychosomatic Research.

Palsson, O.S. Irritable bowel syndrome and quality of life (Fall 2002). Digest, Newsletter of the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders, 8-11.

Palsson, O.S., Jones K.R., Turner M.J., Drossman D.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (2002). Development of specific questionnaires to assess somatization and comorbid diagnoses in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gastroenterology, 122 (Suppl 1): A502.

Palsson, O.S., Jones K.R., Turner M.J., Drossman D.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (2002). Impact of somatization and comorbid medical conditions on health care utilization, disability, and quality of life in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Gastroenterology, 122 (Suppl 1): A501-502.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Jones K.R., Turner M.J., Drossman D.A. (2002). Role of parental modeling in somatization of adults with irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 122 (Suppl 1) A502.

Palsson, O.S., Turner, M.J., Davies, M.J., Johnson, D.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (2001). Vasoactive intestinal peptide levels are elevated in the blood plasma of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients. Gastroenterology, 120 (Suppl 1); A718-A719.

Jones, K.R., Palsson, O.S. Levy, R.L, Feld A. J., Longstreth, G.F. , Bradshaw, B. H., Drossman, D.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (2001). Somatization in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 120 (Suppl 1); A639.

Jones, K.R., Palsson, O.S. Levy, R.L, Feld A. J., Longstreth, G.F. , Bradshaw, B. H., Drossman, D.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (2001). Comorbid disorders and symptoms in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Compared to other gastroenterology patients. Gastroenterology, 120, A66.

Levy, R.L, Whitehead, W.E., Feld, A.D, Longstreth, G.F., Palsson, O.S., Jones, K.R. (2001). Psychological symptoms correlate with abdominal pain more in females than in males. Gastroenterology, 120, A639-640.

Palsson, O.S., Turner, M.J., & Johnson, D.A. (2000). Hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: Symptom improvement and autonomic nervous system effects. Gastroenterology, 118,(4), A174.

Palsson, O.S., Turner, M.J., & Johnson, D.A. (2000). Psychological threat perception and symptom severity in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 118 (4), A617.

Palsson, O.S., & Nussen, J. (2000). Quantitative electroencephalographic (QEEG) activity, health history and emotional distress. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, CO, 83-86.

Palsson, O.S. & Davies, T.C. (1999). Behavioral health services providers in primary care: Innovative models of health care and service delivery. Biofeedback, 27(1),14-20.

Palsson, O.S., & Reavis, S.L. (2000). Psychological traits modulating threat perception and immune system. Proceedings of the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, CO, 87-90.

Palsson,O.S. (1999). Altered visceral perception in irritable bowel syndrome. Practical Gastroenterology, 23(3), 52-63.

Palsson, O.S. (1999). The role of visceral hypersensitivity in IBS has not been established: A response to Dr. Quigley's article. Practical Gastroenterology, 23(3), 51.

Palsson, O.S. & Davies, S.M. (1999). Building mind-body bridges in medical school: A model. Biofeedback, 27(1), 21-23.

Boregowda, S.C., Tiwari, S.N., Palsson, O.S., & Downing, B.K. (1999). Measuring the effects of information processing on psychophysiological stress responses. Proceedings of the 37th AIAA Aerospace Sciences Meeting. Reno, Nevada, AIAA paper no. 99-0980.

Whitehead, W.E., & Palsson, O.S. (1998). Is rectal sensitivity a biological marker for irritable bowel syndrome: Psychological influences on pain perception in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 115 (5), 1263-1271.

Whitehead, W.E., Crowell, M.D., Davidoff, A.L., Palsson, O.S., & Schuster, M.M. (1997). Pain from rectal distension in women with irritable bowel syndrome: Relationship to sexual abuse. Digestive Diseases and Sciences, 42(4), 796-804.

Palsson, O.S. (1996). Soothing the gut with hypnosis. Virginia Hypnosis Society Newsletter, 5(1), 5.

Palsson, O.S. (Spring 1996). The high risk model of threat perception as a framework for the development of treatments for psychophysiological disorders. Biofeedback,24(1),14-17.

Palsson, O.S. (1994). The utilization of hypnosis in dentistry. Hardjaxl, Journal of the Icelandic Dental Students Association, 30, 39-42.

Whitehead,W.E., Forneris, C.A.,.Morris, R.L., Hanna, B., Perkins, M.H., Cook, E. III, Palsson, O.S., Drossman, D.A., & Taub, E. (in press). Development of a questionnaire to identify patients meeting Rome criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Gastroenterology.

Gibbs, N.A., Palsson, O.S., Levy R.L., Meyer K., & Whitehead, W.E. (under review). Patients with irritable bowel syndrome pay selective attention to gastrointestinal sensations.

Palsson, O.S., McCommons, J.J., Burnett, C.K., Bradley, L.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (under review). Relationship between rectal pain, urge to defecate and fullness in irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy subjects.

Boregowda, S.C., Tiwari S. N., Chaturwedi S. K., & Palsson, O.S. (1997). An innovative approach to measuring and monitoring human stress levels in man/machine interactions. Proceedings of the 18th National Conference of the American Society of Engineering Management. Virginia Beach, VA.

Palsson, O.S., & Downing, B.K. (1999). Psychophysiological characteristics of patients with irritable bowel syndrome". Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

Palsson, O.S., & Downing, B.K. (1999). Gender matters: Psychophysiological data on ninety healthy men and women. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback.

Palsson, O.S., Davies, S.M., & Downing, B.K. (1998). Psychological modulators of cardiovascular reactions to cognitive stress. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 23 (2), 108.

Palsson, O.S., Boregowda, S.C., & Downing, B.K. (1998). The relationship between the Objective Stress Index (OSI) and stress-related physical symptoms. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 23 (2), 125.

Whitehead, W.E., Palsson, O.S., Levy RL, Gibbs NA, Meyer KB. (1998). Patients with irritable bowel syndrome pay selective attention to gastrointestinal sensations. Gastroenterology, 114, A859.

Whitehead, W.E., Burnett, C.E., Palsson, O.S., & Drossman, D.E. (1998). Can symptoms distinguish subtypes of constipation? Gastroenterology, 114, A729.

Burnett, C, Palsson, O, Whitehead, W.E., & Drossman, D. (1998). Psychological distress and impaired quality of life in patients with functional anorectal disorders. Gastroenterology, 114, A859.

Boregowda, S.C., Palsson, O.S., Tiwari, S.N, & Bartolome-Rull, D.S. (1998). Thermodynamic approach to quantify human stress levels using an Objective Stress Index (OSI). Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 23 (2), 110-111.

Palsson, O.S., Burnett, C.K., Meyer, K., and Whitehead, W.E. (1997). Hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. Effects on symptoms, pain threshold and muscle tone. Gastroenterology;112:A803

Palsson, O.S., Wickramasekera, I.E., Rutledge, C., Davies, M., & Downing, B. (1997). Social desirability, repression, and finger temperature. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback;22(2):143.

Palsson, O.S., Taub, E., Cook III, E.C., Burnett, C.K., McCommons, J.J., & Whitehead, WE (1996). Validation of Rome criteria for functional gastrointestinal disorders by factor analysis. American Journal of Gastroenterology, 91(9), 2000.

Palsson, O.S., Morteau, O., McCommons, J.J., Bozymski, E.M., Woosley, J.T., Sartor, R.B., & Whitehead, W.E. (1996). Vasoactive intestinal peptide is elevated in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, 109;A730.

Palsson, O.S., Davidoff, A., Crowell, M.D., Burnett, C.K., & Whitehead, W.E. (1996). Psychological functioning in irritable bowel syndrome: Role of sexual abuse history. Gastroenterology; 109;A729.

Palsson, O.S., Morteau, O., McCommons, J.J., Bozymski, E.M., Woosley, J.T., Sartor, R.B., & Whitehead, W.E. (1996). Is mucosal inflammation present in irritable bowel syndrome? Gastroenterology, 109;A730.

Palsson, O.S., McCommons, J.J., Burnett, C.K., Bradley, L.A., & Whitehead, W.E. (1995). Relationship between bowel sensations: Pain, urge to defecate and rectal fullness in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients and healthy subjects. Gastroenterology, 108; A663.

Palsson, O.S., Wickramasekera, I.E., & Pope, A. (Spring 1993). The psychological and psychophysiological effects of stress reduction via group hypnosis. Psychological Hypnosis Bulletin.

Wickramasekera, I. & Palsson, O.S. (1991). Pilot study of psychological and physiological responses to exposure to pictures of dead bodies and body parts. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 327-328.

Presentations at national scientific meetings

May 23, 2006. Coexistence of functional gastrointestinal disorders with other chronic visceral and somatic conditions. Symposium presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. Los Angeles, CA.

March 25, 2006. Hypnosis for gut problems: What we know, and future directions. Invited presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, Orlando, FL.

May 17, 2005. Education and reassurance affect satisfaction with care, health care utilization and clinical outcomes among new functional bowel disorder (FBD) patients. Authors: Palsson OS, Levy RL, Von Korff, M, Feld AD, Turner MJ, Whitehead WE. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. May 17, 2005, Chicago IL.

April 21, 2005. Biofeedback for Pelvic Floor Disorders and Incontinence. Presentation in a full-day Science Forum on "Mind-Body Medicine: Improving Our Health and Performance". Washington, DC.

March 9, 2005. Psychological treatments for functional gastrointestinal disorders. Presentation at the Sixth International Symposium for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

May 18, 2004. Psychological symptoms do not predict symptom improvement in standard medical care for irritable bowel syndrome. Research Forum presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. New Orleans, MO.

March 28, 2003. Functional gastrointestinal disorders in primary care. Symposium presentation at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Jacksonville, FL.

March 28, 2003. The coming dissemination of biofeedback into society. Symposium presentation at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Jacksonville, FL.

March 22, 2002. Physiological findings on the High Risk Model of Threat Perception. Symposium Presentation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Las Vegas, NV.

March 31, 2001. Neurofeedback videogame ADHD technology: Results of the first concept study. Presentation in a symposium titled "The future of biofeedback: Fun and games?" at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Raleigh, NC.

March 30, 2001. Treatment of a patient with irritable bowel syndrome, TMJ, headaces and back pain. Symposium presentation at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Raleigh, NC.

March 24, 2001. Hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: Research on efficacy and mechanism. Symposium presentation at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Reno, Nevada.

March 24, 2001. Hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: Research on efficacy and mechanism. Presentation in a symposium at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Reno, Nevada.

August 2000. Absorption and immune system competence. Paper to be presented at the 108th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. Co-author: Stephanie L. Reavis, B.S.

August 2000. Humor in cinema as hypnosis. Paper presented at the 108th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. Co-author: Marcia E. Walker, M.A.

August 2000. Physiological findings relating to the High Risk Model of Threat Perception. Paper presented at the 108th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.

May 21, 2000. Hypnotherapy for irritable bowel syndrome: Symptom improvement and autonomic nervous system effects. Research Forum presentation, Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, San Diego, CA.

March 31,2000. The EVMS Protocol: Automated and norm-referenced psychophysiological assessment. Paper to be presented in a symposium titled "Psychophysiological profiling: A basic tool in clinical practice" at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, CO.

April 1, 2000. Quantitative electroencephalographic (QEEG) activity, health history and emotional distress. Paper presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, CO. Co-author: Jana Nussen, M.A.

April 2, 2000. Psychological traits modulating threat perception and immune system competence. Citation award paper presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, CO. Stephanie L. Reavis, M.S.

February, 2000. "Frontiers of hypnosis and psychosomatic medicine". Keynote address, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Baltimore, MD.

June 28, 1999. "Thermal biofeedback: Clinical applications and potential for aviation safety". Invited paper presented at the 33rd Annual Thermophysics Conference of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Norfolk, VA.

April 10, 1999. "Psychophysiological characteristics of patients with irritable bowel syndrome". Paper presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Vancouver, Canada.

April 10, 1999. "Gender matters: Psychophysiological data from ninety healthy men and women". Citation award paper presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Vancouver, Canada.

April 10, 1999. "Stress counter-response training of pilots via instrument functionality feedback". Paper presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback in a symposium titled "New methods in biofeedback delivery: NASA innovations from aerospace to inner space". Vancouver, Canada.

April 10, 1999. "New ways to deliver biofeedback". Paper presented at the 30th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback in a symposium titled "New methods in biofeedback delivery: NASA innovations from aerospace to inner space". Vancouver, Canada.

August 18, 1998. "Effects of absorption on subjective and objective physical stress". Paper presented at the 106th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA. Co-Author: Brenda Downing, M.S.

August 18, 1998. "Hypnosis and the gastrointestinal tract". Paper presented at the 106th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association. San Francisco, CA.

April 5, 1998. Psychological modulators of cardiovascular reactions to cognitive stress.
Award paper presentation at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Orlando, Florida. Co-Authors: S. Margaret Davies and Brenda K. Downing, M.S.

April 4, 1998. "When slow is low: Low theta brainwave amplitudes and physical stress symptoms". Paper presented in a symposium titled "Spirit, Mind, Healing, and the EEG" at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Orlando, Florida. Co-authors: Ian Wickramasekera, Ph.D., and Brenda Downing, M.S.

April 4, 1998. "Effective management of chronic irritable bowel syndrome in primary care patients". Presentation in a symposium titled "Applied Psychophysiology in Primary Care", at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Orlando, Florida.

April 2, 1998. The relationship between an Objective Stress Index (OSI) and stress-related physical symptoms. Presentation in the "Speaker's Corner" program section at the 29th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Orlando, Florida. Co-authors: Satish C. Boregowda, M.E., and Brenda K. Downing, M.S.

May 13, 1997. "Hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome. Effects on symptoms, pain threshold, and muscle tone". Research forum presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. Washington, DC.

Aug. 1996. "Somatization and psychosocial characteristics in irritable bowel
syndrome patients". Paper presented in a symposium titled "Somatization and psychosocial factors in medical patients". 104th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Aug. 1996. "The psychophysiological effects of hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome". Paper presented
in a symposium titled "The psychophysiology of the hypnotic response: Results from hardcore experiments". 104th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

May 17, 1995. "Relationship between bowel sensations: Pain, urge to defecate and rectal fullness in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients and healthy subjects". Research forum presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. San Diego, California.

March 7, 1994. "A comparative study of stress risk and psychophysiology in patients in a behavioral medicine clinic and college students under stress". Symposium presentation at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Atlanta, Georgia.

March 27, 1993. "Psychophysiological effects in a study of stress-reduction hypnosis". Symposium presentation at the 24th Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Los Angeles, California.

Workshops and courses for health professionals

April 2, 2005. "Treating refractory IBS". Group discussion leader, break-out session at the UNC Annual Update in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

November 11-14, 2004. Hypnosis Treatment for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. A 3½ day course for health professionals, Research Triangle Park, NC. Instructor and course director.

October 10, 2003. Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. A 3-hour seminar for the North Carolina Biofeedback Society. Chapel Hill, NC.

April 7, 2003. Treating gastrointestinal disorders with hypnosis. Advanced one-day workshop, 45rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Alexandria, Virginia.

January 25-26, 2002. Trauma, Fear and Loss and in a Troubled Times. Two-day advanced regional hypnosis workshop by the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Charlotte, North Carolina. Workshop Chair: Claire Frederick, M.D.

March 25, 2001. Treating gastrointestinal disorders with hypnosis. Advanced one- day workshop, 43rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Reno, Nevada.

October 2000. How to interface applied psychophysiology, biofeedback, and psychotherapy in primary care medicine and complementary medicine settings. Three day continuing education workshop sponsored by the Association of Applied Psychophysiology. Workshop director: Ian E. Wickramasekera, Ph.D.

June, 2000. Introduction to medical uses of hypnosis. A 2 ½ hour continuing education workshop for family physicians. Annual Family Medicine Review Course, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Co-presenter: S. Margaret Davies, M.D.

March 31, 2000. Achieving effective detection, diagnosis and intervention for common psychosocial and psychophysiologic problems in primary care. A half-day workshop to be presented at the 31st Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Denver, CO. Co-Presenter: S. Margaret Davies, M.D.

October 8-10, 1999. Introductory training course in clinical hypnosis. A 20-hour training course for health professionals presented by the Virginia Hypnosis Society and approved by the American Society for Clinical Hypnosis. Norfolk, Virginia. Co-presenters: Vicki Caminer, Psy.D., Richard Griffin, Psy.D., Donald Lynch, M.D., Alan T. Pope, Ph.D.

September 21-25, 1999. How to interface applied psychophysiology, biofeedback, and psychotherapy in primary care medicine and complementary medicine settings. Three day continuing education workshop sponsored by the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Marco Island, FL. Co-instructors: Ian E. Wickramasekera, Ph.D., Terence C. Davies, M.D., Steven Baskin, Ph.D., John Arena, Ph.D., Alan Glaros, Ph.D.

June 9, 1999. "The most common DSM-IV problems in primary care: Effective diagnosis and intervention. A 2 ½ hour continuing education workshop for family physicians. Annual Family Medicine Review Course, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Co-presenter: S. Margaret Davies, M.D.

November 6, 1998. Introduction to clinical hypnosis. One-day workshop at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association. Richmond, VA. Co-presenter: Richard B. Griffin, Psy.D.

October 15-17, 1998. How to interface applied psychophysiology, biofeedback, and psychotherapy in primary care medicine and complementary medicine settings. Three day continuing education workshop sponsored by the Association of Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback. Scottsdale, Arizona. Co-instructors: Ian E. Wickramasekera, Ph.D., Terence C. Davies, M.D., Steven Baskin, Ph.D.

June 8, 1998. "Effective application of the biopsychosocial model: A joint venture". Presentation in the Annual Family Medicine Review Course, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Co-presenter: S. Margaret Davies, M.D.

June 7, 1998. "Psychophysiology: Putting the mind-body relationship to work". Presentation in the Annual Family Medicine Review Course, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

June 6, 1998. "Efficient psychosocial screening: What you ask is what you get". Two-hour workshop at a National Symposium titled "Behavioral Medicine: Bridging the mind-body gap in patient care", Virginia Beach, VA. Co-presenters: Margaret Davies, MD, and Gregory Anderson, Ph.D.

October 17, 1997. "Introduction to clinical hypnosis". Two-hour workshop at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Psychological Association. Hampton, VA. Co-presenter: Richard B. Griffin, Psy.D.

Aug. 9,1996. "Treating somatic symptoms effectively with hypnosis and psycho-physiological methods". American Psychological Association Continuing Education Program. One-day CE workshop for psychologists at the APA Annual Convention in Toronto. Co-instructors: Ian Wickramasekera, Ph.D., ABPP, ABPH; Richard B. Griffin, Psy.D.

Other presentations

September 11, 2006. Hypnotherapy. A one-hour lecture in the UNC-Chapel Hill course "Principles and Practice of Complementary and Alternative Medicine". Chapel Hill, NC.

June 17, 2006. Comorbidity and somatization scales. Presentation at the Annual Research Day Symposium, Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Chapel Hill, NC.

June 17, 2006. Development of bloating severity questionnaires. Presentation at the Annual Research Day Symposium, Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Chapel Hill, NC.

June 15. 2006. Hypnosis for Functional GI disorders. Presentation in a Patient Symposium hosted by the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Chapel Hill, NC.

June 15. 2006. Psychological treatments for functional GI disorders. Facilitation of a break-out session at the UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Chapel Hill, NC.

June 2005. Hypnosis treatment for IBS: The North Carolina model. Presentation at the Annual Research Day Symposium, Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders. Chapel Hill, NC.

October 18, 2004. "Hypnosis treatment for Gastrointestinal Disorders". Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Department of Family Medicine, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC

July 16, 2004. "Hypnosis treatment for Gastrointestinal Disorders". Program for Integrative Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

June 12, 2004. "Hypnosis treatment for Functional GI Disorders". Presentation in a Patient Symposium hosted by the UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders. Chapel Hill, NC

September 20, 2003. "Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What We Know About It and What Psychologists Can Do About It". Presentation at the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology.

February 24, 2003. "Gender Differences in Irritable Bowel Syndrome". Preceptorship presentation for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Chapel Hill, NC.

February 25, 2003. "Psychological Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome". Preceptorship presentation for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. Chapel Hill, NC.

June 2002. "Gender Differences in Irritable Bowel Syndrome". Preceptorship presentation for Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Chapel Hill, NC.

June 2002. "Psychological treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome". Preceptorship presentation for Solvay Pharmaceuticals. Chapel Hill, NC.

January 17 2000. "Biofeedback". EVMS Radio Rounds. WHRO-FM Public Radio, Norfolk, Virginia.

January 18, 2000. "Clinical Hypnosis". EVMS Radio Rounds. WHRO-FM Public Radio, Norfolk, Virgina.

May 28, 1999. "The chronic pain patient in psychotherapy". A Seminar for doctoral students in clinical psychology, Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

April 29, 1999. "Alternative medicine". Invited presentation at the 58th Annual Meeting of the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service. Virginia Beach, VA.

October 28, 1998. "Biofeedback: Mind over Matter". Grand Rounds presentation, EVMS Department of Internal Medicine.

June 6, 1998. "Mind-body medicine in the 21st Century: A sneak preview of new technologies and treatments". Presentation at a National Symposium titled "Behavioral Medicine: Bridging the mind-body gap in patient care", Virginia Beach, VA. Co-presenter: Alan T. Pope, Ph.D.

May 8, 1998. "Keeping stress from hurting your health". A presentation to the Suffolk Rotary Club. Suffolk, VA.

April 7, 1998. "Complementary medicine". One-hour radio presentation on public radio WHRO-FM in the Hear/Say program. Co-presenter: Alan Doyle, D.O.

February 21, 1998. "Psychophysiology: Putting the mind-body connection to work". Presentation at the American Medical Association's Conference of Mid-Atlantic States. Norfolk, Virginia.

November 11, 1997. "Overview of behavioral medicine programs for chronic headache, irritable bowel syndrome, and unsuccessful weight loss". Invited dinner presentation, Tidewater Academy of Clinical Psychologists. Norfolk, Virginia.

October 16, 1997. "How to keep stress from hurting your health". Tidewater Delta Gamma Women's Alumni Organization. Virginia Beach, Virginia.

October 4, 1997. "Biofeedback for pain management". Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association of Nurse Anesthesists. Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach.

September 4, 1997. "Biofeedback and the mind-body connection". One hour presentation for the Women's Wisdom Circle, a support group for women who have had breast cancer. Norfolk, Virginia.

August 20, 1997. "Your attitude and your health" . An invited presentation for the Kiwanis Club of Virginia Beach. Virginia Beach, Virginia.

June 17, 1997. "Neurofeedback treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: status and future prospects". Presentation in NASA/ODU/EVMS International Seminar on New Psychophysiological Treatments for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Old Dominion University. Norfolk Virginia.

May 20, 1997. "Behavioral medicine techniques in the management of pain". Invited presentation for residents in the EVMS Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation".

March 20 and 27, 1997. "Introduction to clinical hypnosis". A two-part six-hour workshop for the residents in psychiatry. Eastern Virginia Medical School. Co-instructor: Richard B. Griffin, Psy.D.

February 20, 1997. "Keeping stress from affecting your health". Presentation open to the public, Eastern Virginia Medical School.

February 14, 1997. "Behavioral medicine". One-hour radio presentation on public radio WHRV-FM in the Hear/Say program. Co-presenters: Barbara A. Cubic, Ph.D., and Richard B. Griffin, Psy.D. Norfolk, Virginia.

February 8, 1997 "Introduction to hypnosis in clinical practice". Two-hour workshop at the EVMS Medical Students Annual Retreat. Nags Head, SC. Co-presenter: Angela Stroup, RN, MA.

Sept. 25 1996. "Results of the functional GI disorders questionnaire study". Gastroenterology pathophysiology conference, UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Medicine. Co-presenter: William E. Whitehead, Ph.D.

Apr. 18, 1996. "Gastrointestinal neuropeptides in irritable bowel syndrome patients and healthy subjects". Paper presented in the 1996 Research Competition of the Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jan. 29, 1996. "Munchhausen's syndrome? Review and case discussion". Presentation in a seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill. Co-presenters: William Harlan III, MD, and Charles K. Burnett, Ph.D., Dr.PH.

Oct. 25, 1995. "Pain perception and psychological adjustment in irritable bowel syndrome: The relationship to abuse history". Presentation in a seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill. Co-presenter: William E. Whitehead, Ph.D.

Sept. 27, 1995. "Autogenic training and hypnosis". Presentation in a seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill.

Aug.30, 1995. "Psychological Approaches II: Psychological testing. Utility in the medical setting, appropriate referral questions, etc. Presentation in seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill. Co-presenter: Charles K. Burnett, Ph.D., Dr.P.H.

April 12, 1995. "Hypnosis treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: How does it work?" Gastroenterology pathophysiology conference, UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Medicine.

March 15, 1995. "Somatization II". Presentation in seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill.

Nov. 9, 16 & 23, 1994. "Pain management I, II and III". Presentations in seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill.

Sept. 28, 1994. "Hypnosis and irritable bowel syndrome". Presentation in seminar series for GI division medical and research staff. UNC Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders Center, Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill.

April 14, 1994. "Stress reduction treatment by means of group hypnosis". Invited lecture, Psychiatric Grand Rounds, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia.

Nov. 29, 1993. "Stress". Invited presentation, Department of Health Education, University of Maryland at College Park. College Park, Maryland.

Nov. 6 & 10, 1992. "Hypnosis and hypnotherapy". Two-part presentation and clinical demonstration for the psychotherapy staff at the North Central Human Service Center. Minot, North Dakota.

July 25, 1992. "Stress reduction via group hypnosis". Invited presentation at the annual meeting of the Virginia Hypnosis Society. Norfolk, Virginia.