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Ann Streissguth
OccupationDirector of the Fetal Alcohol Drug Unit
AwardsAmerican Psychological Foundation Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement for Psychology in the Public Interest
Academic background
Alma mater1954 B.S., Oregon State University

1959 M.S., University of California, Berkeley

1964 Ph.D., University of Washington
Academic work
InstitutionsUniversity of Washington School of Medicine

Ann Roth Pytkowicz Streissguth (born December 13, 1932) is a scientist known for her groundbreaking research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. She is an Endowed Professor Emeritus and Founding Director of the Fetal Alcohol Drug Unit at the University of Washington School of Medicine.[1]

She is the author of books of Fetal alcohol syndrome: A guide for families and communities[2] and The challenge of fetal alcohol syndrome: Overcoming secondary disabilities.[3], These works guide families on how to overcome the detrimental effects brought on by fetal alcohol syndrome.

Awards

Streissguth was awarded the University of Washington Outstanding Public Service Award in 1997,[4] and the Rosett Award in 1998 for her contributions to research on fetal alcohol syndrome.[5] She received the American Psychological Foundation's Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement for Psychology in the Public Interest in 2002, [6] and an Excellence Award from the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in 2003.[5] In 2005, Streissguth received an Honorary Doctorate Award in the Humanities from her undergraduate alma mater, Oregon State University.[7]

Biography

Streissguth was born in South Pasadena, California.[8] She received her B.S. degree at Oregon State University in 1954, and her M.S. degree at the University of California, Berkeley in 1959. In 1964 Streissguth received her Ph.D from the University of Washington. Throughout her career, Streissguth participated in academic work at the University of Washington. She was hired as Assistant Professor for the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in 1968. She was Associate Professor from 1974-1979 until her promotion to Professor in 1979. She was named Professor Emeritus of the department in 2005.

Streissguth is a longstanding member of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. She is known for her research program on fetal alcohol syndrome, and its effects on child development.[9]With her colleagues Kenneth Jones, David Smith and Christy Ulleland, Streissguth conducted research on eight children who were born to alcoholic mothers which resulted in the first widely circulated paper on fetal alcohol syndrome and its relation to alcohol abuse during pregnancy.[10]Through her research she has been able to enlighten society of the detrimental effects fetal alcohol syndrome can have on all areas of life including cognitive functioning, attention deficits, and even on motor skills.[11][12][13]Streissguth's longitudinal observations of children as they mature to adulthood has illuminated long-term consequences of alcohol use during pregnancy.[14] Public awareness of her findings has led to a significant decrease in the amount of alcohol consumed in the United States.[15]

Streissguth is married to Daniel Michener Streissguth and together they have one child.[16]

Representative Publications

  • Streissguth, A. P., Aase, J. M., Clarren, S. K., Randels, S. P., LaDue, R. A., & Smith, D. F. (1991). Fetal alcohol syndrome in adolescents and adults. JAMA, 265(15), 1961-1967.
  • Streissguth, A. P. (1997). Fetal alcohol syndrome: A guide for families and communities. Paul H Brookes Publishing.
  • Streissguth, A. P., Bookstein, F. L., Barr, H. M., Sampson, P. D., O'malley, K., & Young, J. K. (2004). Risk factors for adverse life outcomes in fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 25(4), 228-238.
  • Streissguth, A. P., Barr, H. M., Kogan, J., & Bookstein, F. L. (1996). Understanding the occurrence of secondary disabilities in clients with fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) and fetal alcohol effects (FAE). Final report to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 96-06.
  • Streissguth, A. P., Landesman-Dwyer, S., Martin, J. C., & Smith, D. W. (1980). Teratogenic effects of alcohol in humans and laboratory animals. Science, 209(4454), 353-361.

References

  1. ^ Advancement, UW Medicine. "Ann Streissguth, Ph.D. Endowed Professorship in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - Chairs & Professorships | UW Medicine". Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  2. ^ Streissguth, Ann Pytkowicz. (1997). Fetal alcohol syndrome : a guide for families and communities. Baltimore: Paul H. Brookes Pub. ISBN 1-55766-283-5. OCLC 35865468.
  3. ^ The challenge of fetal alcohol syndrome : overcoming secondary disabilities. Streissguth, Ann Pytkowicz., Kanter, Jonathan. Seattle: University of Washington Press. 1997. ISBN 0-295-97650-0. OCLC 36756000.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  4. ^ "Ann Streissguth". www.washington.edu. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  5. ^ a b "National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Dr. Ann Streissguth". www.nofas.org. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  6. ^ "Gold Medal Awards for Life Achievement".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ "OSU Honorary Doctorate Award Previous Recipients". Faculty Senate. 2013-08-15. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
  8. ^ "Ann Streissguth Curriculum Vitae" (PDF).{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "Grantome".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Jones, K. L., Smith, D. W., Ulleland, C. N., & Streissguth, P. (1973). Pattern of malformation in offspring of chronic alcoholic mothers. Lancet (London, England), 1(7815), 1267–1271. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(73)91291-9
  11. ^ "HEALTH: PREGNANCY; Lasting Costs for Child Found From a Mother's Early Drinks".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ^ "Alcohol's Toll On Fetuses: Even Worse Than Thought".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Legacy of a Mother's Drinking : Fetal Alcohol Syndrome's a Lifelong Scourge for Adopted Son of Author Michael Dorris".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. ^ "Emerging ailment confronted".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ Carper, Jean (1989-03-28). "WHY ALCOHOL IS OUT". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  16. ^ D’Amelio, Shawn (2014-09-29). "Meet Dan and Ann Streissguth". With A Little Help. Retrieved 2020-11-14.
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