Shayna Coburn

Dr. Shayna Skelley Coburn is a clinical psychologist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Adherence Research Center. During her graduate studies at Arizona State University, she was diagnosed with celiac disease, an experience which has informed her work and driven her passion for research and patient advocacy in chronic illness. She completed her clinical internship at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where she became involved with the Celiac Disease Program and continues to participate in educational workshops and outreach events. Dr. Coburn’s research focuses on improving adherence to medical treatment through effective communication between parents, children, and medical providers.