Jennifer L. Perry

High Impact

Assistant Professor

UAMS

Also affiliated: Boston University (2015); Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (2004); National Institutes of Health (2006–2008); Arkansas Children's Hospital (2017); University of Minnesota (2006); Memorial University of Newfoundland (2018); University of Leeds (2013); Harvard University (2021); University of Kentucky (2007–2010); Kent State University (1991); Duke University (2001–2005); Kansas State University (1969); Cornell University (2018); Alzheimer Society of Canada (2022); University of Massachusetts Boston (2015); University of Illinois Chicago (1998); National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (1980); Triangle (2007–2008); MRC Clinical Trials Unit at UCL (1979); National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (2001–2008); Indiana University Bloomington (2007); Duke Medical Center (2001–2004); University of Minnesota Medical Center (2004–2007); Cincinnati VA Medical Center (2015); Duke University Hospital (2001–2004); Orthopaedic Research Foundation (2008–2015); Medical Research Foundation (2008–2010); October 6 University (2015); South African Institute for Medical Research (1979); Wake Forest University (2001–2003); Kalamazoo College (2010–2016); University of Cincinnati (2015); Carnegie Mellon University (2018); University of Cincinnati Medical Center (2015); BOKU University (2003)

Faculty Researcher

Peds Pediatrics, College of Medicine

34 h-index 76 pubs 5,016 cited

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Jennifer L. Perry's research focuses on understanding developmental shifts in social cognition and the impact of public health crises on pediatric populations. She investigates how children and adolescents develop structural explanations for social status disparities, examining the underlying psychological and societal factors. Her work also addresses the immediate and long-term consequences of significant health events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on children's health trends, specifically in areas like intentional self-poisoning.

Perry leads a research group at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and collaborates with colleagues including Hannah Wilkins, Chary Akmyradov, and Erica L. Liebelt. Her scholarly output is recognized by a high h-index of 34 and nearly 5,000 citations across 76 publications, marking her as a highly cited researcher. Her recent work includes an examination of the ethical considerations of using robotics in long-term care settings, indicating an interest in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Metrics

h-index: 34
Publications: 76
Citations: 5,016

Selected Publications

Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on Clinical Trends in Pediatric Intentional Self-Poisonings (2025)

Pediatric Emergency Care 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Implementation and Evaluation of the Early-Onset Sepsis Risk Calculator in a High-Risk University Nursery (2017)

Clinical Pediatrics 40 citations DOI OpenAlex