Jeffrey M. Lackner PsyD

Jeffrey Lackner

Jeffrey M. Lackner
PsyD

Professor with Tenure Chief, Division of Behavioral Medicine

Department of Medicine

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Specialty/Research Focus

Behavioral Medicine; Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Pain; Pain - Chronic Pain / Complex Pain Syndromes; Pain Management

Contact Information
Erie County Medical Center
Behavioral Medicine Clinic
DK Miller Bldg, 462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: (716) 898-5671
Fax: (716) 898-3040
lackner@buffalo.edu
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Professional Summary:

I am a SUNY Distinguished Professor and Chief of the Division of Behavioral Medicine whose clinical, research, and educational activities focus on the interplay of health and behavior. Since its founding in 1994, the division’s clinical arm provide brief, state-of-the-art treatment for patients with painful medical disorders. These disorders include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), low back pain, pelvic pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, non-cardiac chest pain, temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and benign headaches such as migraine and tension headaches. A unique feature of our clinical services is the use of evidence-based treatment protocols that help patients gain control of symptoms that have not adequately responded to standard medical therapies. Because our clinicians are active researchers, patients receive cutting-edge treatments often times before they are more broadly disseminated. Our clinical work emphasizes a collaborative approach that recognizes that each patient is unique and presents with specific problems and not simply a diagnosis or set of symptoms.

My research focuses on developing and testing novel and safe treatments for chronic pain disorders, understanding their “active ingredients”, identifying patients for whom they are most effective, and their real world value. With NIH support since 1999, my research has influenced clinical practice guidelines and established me as an internationally recognized authority in the behavioral treatment of chronic pain disorders particularly IBS and pelvic pain.

Division research provides valuable scholarly experiences for trainees in the UB medical school, school of public health, and the College of Arts and Sciences. We are pleased to offer these educational opportunities to qualified students at other local and international educational institutions as well. Trainees learn to design, write, conduct and analyze quality research projects with the goal of co-authoring at least one empirical study for publication. The academic skills students learn during research rotation support their professional development whether they progress to careers as independent researchers or academically-oriented clinicians who depend on critical thinking and a scholarly approach to healthcare delivery.

As part of the division’s Clinical Research Consulting Lab, I routinely assist faculty and mentor residents and fellows in research design and methods and consult with industry partners seeking ways to harness the science of behavior change to gain a competitive edge for product development, strategy, and evaluation.

I have extensive record of training students at all levels, including psychology interns, postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty, for which I was awarded the Outstanding Research Mentor Award (2014). I lecture in several UB departments such as internal medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and psychology with the aim of familiarizing trainees with the psychosocial aspects of chronic diseases and behavioral change strategies critical for managing their day-to-day burden.

I lecture in several UB departments such as internal medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and psychology with the aim of familiarizing trainees with the psychosocial aspects of chronic diseases and behavioral change strategies critical for managing their day-to-day burden.

Education and Training:
  • Fellowship, Behavioral Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine (1994)
  • Clinical Psychology, Rutgers University (1992)
  • Residency, Clinical Psychology, University of Texas School of Medicine (1991)
  • MA, Experimental Psychology, College of William and Mary (1987)
  • Social Psychology, London School of Economics (1985)
  • BA, Political Science, Emory University (1984)

Employment:
  • Division Chief, Medicine, JSMBS, DOM, Chief Division of Behavioral Medicine (2018-present)
  • Vice Chair Research, Vice Chair Research, DOM (2015-present)
  • Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Informatics, Biomedical Informatics, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
  • Professor of Medicine, Medicine, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2014-present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Department of Psychology, Psychology, University at Buffalo School of Arts and Sciences (2012-present)
  • Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery, University at Buffalo School of Medical & Biomedical Sciences (1995-present)
  • Visiting Instructor, Psychology, Princeton University (1991-present)
  • Research Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2011–2014)
  • Associate Professor of Medicine, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2009–2014)
  • Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2002–2008)
  • Research Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2001–2002)
  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1994–2001)
  • Instructor, Division of Behavioral and Psychosocial Medicine, Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry University of Rochester (1992–1994)
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Awards and Honors:
  • UB Exceptional Scholars – Sustained Achievement Award (2019)
  • Buffalo Translational Consortium, CTSI Clinical Research Achievement Award (2018)
  • Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activity (2016)
  • Outstanding Research Mentor, University at Buffalo Department of Medicine (2014)
  • ABCT Meritorious Book Award (2011)
  • Peterson Prize for Rutgers Outstanding Alumni (2009)
  • Dean's Award, Rutgers University (1989)
  • Merit Scholar, London School of Economics and Political Science (1985)
  • Pi Sigma Alpha Academic Honorary, Emory University (1984)
  • Dean‘s List, Emory University (1980-1984) (1980)

Research Expertise:
  • Behavioral medicine: My research is focused on showing how psychosocial factors (emotion, patient beliefs, relationships, coping style) influence the risk of onset, maintenance, and long term outcome of painful medical disorders, with a focus on IBS, chronic pelvic pain disorders and other highly centralized pain states
  • Brain-gut interactions
  • Chronic disease management
  • Chronic pain disorders
  • Functional gastroenterology disorders
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Neurogastroenterology
  • Pelvic/abdominal pain

Grants and Sponsored Research:
  • September 2021–July 2026
    A brief, transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral treatment for urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome (UCPPS): Process, predictions, outcomes
    NIH NIDDK
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $3,288,753
  • May 2020–April 2025
    Sex related differences in Brain Gut Microbiome (BGM) Interactions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    NIH NIDDK
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $7,757,028
  • August 2015–August 2024
    Buffalo Clinical and Translational Research Center Clinical and Translational Science Award(CTSA)
    National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)/National Institutes of Health
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $20,000,000
  • July 2017–June 2022
    Anesthesiology Research Training Program
    NIH
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $1,183,053
  • May 2018–April 2019
    Focus on Afib
    Independent Health
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $74,867
  • June 2017–October 2018
    Cutting the Risk of Colorectal Cancer by Developing Novel, Evidence Based, Community Based Program or Increasing Screening Uptake in Black Males
    CTSI-Pilot Studies Program, University at Buffalo
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $45,000
  • October 2016–September 2017
    A Referral Toolkit for Behavioral Health Management of IBS
    South Central Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Centers (MIRECC) Pilot Study Program, Dept of Veteran Affairs
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $38,320
  • August 2012–August 2017
    Neurobiological mechanisms underlying effectiveness of CBT in IBS patients
    NIDDK
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $2,667,031
  • May 2008–August 2017
    Self Administered CBT for IBS: A Multisite Trial (IBS Outcome Study; IBSOS)
    National Institutes of Health – NIDDK
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $8,900,000
  • April 2016–June 2017
    Modulating the gut microbiome through Cognitive Behavior Therapy for IBS:A pilot study
    University of Buffalo (VPR)
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $27,800
  • July 2012–June 2017
    Anesthesiology Research Training Program
    NIH
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $1,183,053
  • February 2010–December 2012
    Self Administered CBT for IBS Supplement: A Multisite Trial
    NIH NIDDK
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $236,165
  • January 2005–December 2011
    A pilot study for the evaluation of treatments for severe obesity for BCBS of WNY members; 2: A pragmatic clinical evaluation of treatments for severe obesity for BCBS of WNY members
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $5,034,791
  • January 2009–December 2009
    Testing the Feasibility of MC-CBT for Veterans with IBS
    VA Connecticut Healthcare System
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $85,969
  • January 2007–December 2008
    Procurement of fasting blood samples for use in the development of a gastrointestinal disease test panel.
    Prometheus Laboratories
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $12,750
  • January 2007–December 2008
    A Multicenter, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone in Patients with Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction,
    Sucampo/Takeda Pharmaceuticals
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $30,000
  • January 2006–December 2007
    A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DNK333 25 mg b.i.d. given orally for 4 weeks in female patients with Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D)
    Novartis Pharmaceutical
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $45,000
  • January 2004–December 2007
    Smartpill Development Project
    New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $500,000
  • January 2004–December 2007
    Development of limited contact CBT for IBS.
    National Institutes of Health – NIDDK
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $357,000
  • June 2007–June 2007
    The development and manufacture of miniature electronics and related sensor technologies used in capsule-based gastrointestinal diagnostic products.
    New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $60,000
  • January 1999–December 2005
    Cognitive therapy for IBS: Outcome, Process, and Prediction(R0154211)
    National Institutes of Health - NIDDK
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $1,800,000
  • June 2003–May 2004
    SmartPill: Device for Portable Noninvasive Motility Recording
    New York State Center for Advanced Technology in Biomedical and Bioengineering University at Buffalo
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $85,000
  • February 2002–October 2003
    Functional neuroanatomy of visceral pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome, A controlled prospective study of self management training.
    University at Buffalo Interdisciplinary Research and Creative Funds
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $50,000
  • January 2002–December 2002
    Improving the efficiency and effectiveness of medical management of irritable bowel syndrome.
    Novartis Pharmaceuticals
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $32,000
  • January 1990–December 1990
    A two-year study of dieting, stress, social resources and coping among adolescents.
    Walter S. Rosenberry III Charitable Fund
    Role: Principal Investigator
    $10,000
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Patents:
  • Education/Supportive Psychotherapy Treatment Manual for Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment Manual
  • MC-CBT for Chronic Pelvic Pain Treatment Protocol Treatment Manual

Journal Articles:

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Books and Book Chapters:

  • Lackner JM. (2007) Controlling IBS the drug free way: A 10 step program for symptom relief. Stewart, Tabori, Chang.
  • Graf, L, Lackner, J.M. (2021) Gastrointestinal Disorders: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. In: Comprehensive Clinical Psychology. Elsevier
  • Lackner JM. (2014) The role of psychosocial factors in functional gastrointestinal disorders. In: Functional and GI Motility Disorders. Karger, 104-116.
  • Radziwon CD, Lackner JM. (2011) What Is Behavioral Therapy and Will it Help My Patients With IBS?. In: Curbside Consultations in IBS: 49 Clinical Questions. NJ Slack, Inc
  • Naliboff, B.D., Lackner, J.M., & Mayer, E.A. (2008) Psychosocial aspects of functional GI disorders. In: Textbook of Gastroenterology, 3rd ed. Blackwell
  • Lackner, J.M., & Blanchard, E.B. (2006) Irritable bowel syndrome: case formulation from the perspective of a behavioral functional analytical mode. In: Formulation and Treatment in Clinical Health Psychology. Routledge
  • Lackner JM. (2004) Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. In: Encyclopedia of Health Psychology. Macmillan Press
  • Lackner JM. (2004) Chronic Pain. In: Adult Psychopathology Case Studies. John Wiley & Sons Inc .
  • Granger, C.V., Lackner JM. (2003) Advances in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. In: Outpatients with low back pain: An analysis of the rate per day of pain and factors affecting improvement (book chapter - Advances in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine. N. Sorkoer and H. Ring (Eds.)
  • Lackner JM. (2003) Irritable bowel syndrome. In: Handbook of health psychology. F. Collins and L. Cohen

Abstracts:

  • Schubach, A., Quigley, B.M., Gudleski, G.D., & Lackner, J.M. (2021) Somatization mediates the relationship between childhood trauma and abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, (May) S-280
  • Lackner, J.M., & Jaccard, J. (2021) How does cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for irritable bowel syndrome work?: Investigating cbt-specific and common mediators of gi symptom relief. Gastroenterology, (May) S-674
  • Lackner, J.M., Quigley, B.M., Gudleski, G.D., Borden, A., Vargovich, A., Radziwon, C., Ruminski, A., Krasner, S.S. (2021) Not all symptom change is created equally: Sudden gains and critical sessions in cognitive behavioral therapy for irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, (May) S-674-S-675
  • Gudleski, G.D., Lackner, J.M., Quigley, B.M., & Ford, A.C. (2021) Beyond global GI symptom relief: The short- and long-term impact of cognitive behavioral therapy for irritable bowel syndrome on stool consistency and frequency. Gastroenterology, (May) S-675
  • Mason, S., Radziwon, C., Quigley, B. M., Vargovich, A.; Borden, A., & Lackner, J. M. (2020) Do I really have to do my homework?: The relationship between homework compliance and GI symptom improvement following Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, Digestive Disease Week. (May) S-905
  • Quigley, BM., Radziwon, C., Vargovich, A., Lackner, JM. (2020) Treatment expectancy for GI symptom improvement and motivation impacts the quality of the therapeutic alliance with IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (May) 411-421 Poster
  • Lackner, J. M.; Jaccard, J., Firth, R., Krasner, S. S., Hamilton, F.; Keefer, L.; Ma, C. X., Radziwon, C. D., Sitrin, M., Brenner, D., Gudleski, G. D., Carosella, A.; & Katz, L. (2020) Factors associated with efficacy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy vs education for patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Digestive Disease Week. Chicago, Illinois (May) Poster
  • Gudleski, G.D., Quigley, B.Q., Naliboff, B.D., Labus, J.S., Mayer, E.A., Radziwon, C., Vargovich, A., Krasner, S., & Lackner, J.M. (2019) Centralized sensitivity phenotype as a predictor of outcome to cognitive-behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome. (Jun)
  • Quigley BM, Gudleski GD, Naliboff, BD, Labus JS, Mayer EA, Radziwon CD, Vargovich AM, Krasner S, Lackner JM. (2019) Centralized sensitivity phenotype as a predictor of outcome to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, (May) S1061-S1062
  • Dasharathy, S., M. D. Long, J. M. Lackner, D. B. Shor, J. Grotts, N. Bar, C. Ha and G. A. Weiss. (2019) Psychological Factors Associated with Adherence to Oral Treatment in Ulcerative Colitis. Gastroenterology, (May)
  • Quigley BM, Ruminski KA, Vargovich AM, Gudleski GD, Radziwon CD, Mayer EA, Lackner JM. (2019) Psychological flexibility as an important feature of digestive health for patients undergoing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, (May) S1061-S1061
  • Lackner JM, Quigley BM, Gudleski GD, Radziwon CD, Krasner S, Vargovich AM, Ruminski K A, Firth RS, Hamilton FA, Brenner DM. (2019) Global IBS Symptom Improvement In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy-Treated Patients Is Associated With Clinically Important Changes In Abdominal Pain And Stool Consistency Across All Bowel Types. Gastroenterology, (May) S1062
  • Gao, K., J. P. Jacobs, J. M. Lackner, A. Gupta, R. Bhatt and E. A. Mayer. (2019) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Induced Changes in Resting State Functional Connectivity Are Associated with Changes in Fecal Microbiota in Ibs Patient. Gastroenterology, (May)
  • Bhatt, R. R., A. Gupta, K. Tillisch, J. Brawer, J. Jacobs, J. Lackner and E. Mayer. (2019) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Leads to Bidirectional Alterations in the Brain-Gut Axis and Symptom Improvement in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Psychosomatic Medicine, (Jan)
  • Quigley BM, Curtis AB, Chaskes MJ, Firth, R, White KL, Lackner JM. (2018) Fears of the unknown and bodily sensations predicted patient reported cardiac symptoms in an atrial fibrillation patient. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, (Apr)
  • Lackner, J., Jaccard, J., Firth, R., Brenner, D., Gudleski, G., Katz, L., Keefer, L., Krasner, S., Radziwon, C., Ma, CX., Braun, A., Sitrin, M., Hamilton, F. (2018) Durability of the the Effects of Self-Administered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome: 12-Month Follow-up from the IBSOS Trial. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S105
  • Dunlap, L.J., Lackner, J., Jaccard, J., Radziwon, C., Brenner, D., Firth, R., Gudleski, G., Katz, L., Keefer, L., Krasner, S., Ma, CX., Sitrin, M., Tahiliani, V., Hamilton, F. (2018) Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Minimal-Contact Versus Standard Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Results of the IBS Outcome Study (IBSOS). Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-497-S498
  • Labus, J.s., Tillisch, K., Gupta, A., Ashe-McNalley, C., Liu, C., Firth, R., Lackner, J., Naliboff, B., Mayer, E. (2018) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Functional and Anatomical Brain Connectivity. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S750
  • Ryu, H., Labus, J., Bhatt, R., Tillisch, K., Naliboff, B., Ashe-McNalley, C., Firth, R., Lackner, J., Mayer, E. (2018) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is Associated with Symptom Improvement and Gray Matter Changes in Sensorimotor and Salience Network Regions in Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S327
  • Jacobs, J.P., Lackner ,J.,Lagishetty, V., Gudleski, G., Firth, R., Tillisch, K., Naliboff, B., Labus, J., Mayer, E. (2018) Intestinal Microbiota Predict Response to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S181
  • Quigley, B. M., Kohen, A., Krasner, S., Radziwon, C., Lackner, J. (2017) Correlates of body mass index in moderate to severe irritable bowel syndrome patients. Gastroenterology, (May) S-232
  • Thakur, E.R., Jarbrink-Sehgal, E., Martin, L., Helm, A., Kunik, M., Lackner, J., Dindo, L., Smith, T., Chan, J., El-Serag, H. (2017) Behavioral Medicine Services for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Development of a Referral Toolkit for Gastroenterology Providers. Poster to be presented at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG, Orlando, FL, (Jan)
  • Keller CE, Wilcox CM, Gudleski G, Branham S, Lackner JM. (2017) Beyond Abdominal Pain: Pain Beliefs, Pain Affect, and Distress as Determinants of Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis. Gastroenterology, (Jan)
  • Lackner JM, Quigley BM, Braun, AC. (2017) Fear of the unknown as an unique source of stress for more severe IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S920
  • Lackner,J.M., Brenner, D., Firth, R., Gudleski,G., Hamilton, F., Katz,L.., Keefer, Laurie., Krasner, S., Ma, CX., Radziwon, C., Sitrin, M., Jaccard,J. (2017) Self-administered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for IBS: The IBS Outcome Study (IBSOS) Randomized Clinical Trial. Presented at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG, Orlando, FL, (Jan)
  • Lackner JM, Gudleski GD, Sodano, SM, Sova, CC. (2017) Interpersonal Examination of Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Anxiety, and Stress in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Interpersonal Theory and Research Conference, (Jan)
  • Lackner JM, Quigley BM, Radziwon CD, Sitrin MD, Krasner S, Sova, C. (2017) (Can’t get no) Patient satisfaction: The predictive power of demographic, GI, and psychological factors in IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S173
  • Weiss GA, Jaffe N, Ben Ami Shor D, Grotts J, Lackner JM, Esrailian E, Crowe SE, Chang I. (2016) Evaluation of the patient reported outcomes measurement information systems (PROMIS) in celiac disease. Am J Gastroenterology, (Sep) 1066-1066
  • Gudleski GD, Goff S, Kimber JM, Sitrin MD, Baum C, Keefer L, Brenner DM, Firth RS, Lackner JM. (2016) Agreement on predominant bowel habit between gastroenterologists and patients with moderate to severe irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S733-S733
  • Thakur ER, Holmes HJ, Lockhart NA, Carty JN, Ziadni MS, Doherty H, Lackner JM, Schubiner H, Lumley MA. (2016) Mediational analysis of emotional awareness and expression training for patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a randomized trial. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S694-S694
  • Gupta A, Labus JS, Naliboff BD, Tillisch K, Love AD, Quigley BM, Firth RS, Liu C, Ashe-McNally C, Stains J, Lackner JM. (2016) Morphometric correlates of pain sensation and pain affect in irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S530-S530
  • Quigley BM, Lackner JM, Gudleski GD, Sova CC, Mayer EA, Firth RS, Keefer L, Brenner DM, Sitrin MD, Naliboff BD. (2016) Beyond pain intensity: patient reported outcomes (PRO) based on pain quality profiles in irritable bowel syndrome patients. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S733-S733
  • Thakur E, Quigley B, Gudleski G, El-Serag HB, Keefer L, Brenner D, Lackner JM. (2015) Age moderates the relationship between medical comorbidities and distress in IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S656
  • Stewart T, Kimber J, Gudleski G, Keefer L, Brenner D, Perkins J, Firth R, Lackner JM. (2015) Non-traumatic stressful events at the time of abdominal pain onset is a marker of current psychological but not GI health in more severe IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S488
  • Lackner JM, Baum C, Brenner D, Keefer L, Sitrin M, Firth R, Gudleski G. (2015) Diagnostic accuracy of a brief IBS screener (4-IBS)for use in busy GI practices. Gastroenterology, (Apr) S488
  • Thakur E, Gurtman M, Gudleski G, Keefer L, Brenner D, Mandava S, Lackner JM. (2014) Understanding gender differences in IBS: the role of stress from the social environment. Am J Gastroenterology, (Oct) S530
  • Lackner JM, Quigley B, Gudleski G, Labus J, Mayer E, Tillisch K, Naliboff B. (2014) Validating a brief screening questionnaire for IBS patients with symptoms aggravated by GI-specific anxiety. Am J Gastroenterology, (Oct) S535
  • Samrath S, Gudleski G, Brenner D, Keefer L, Sitrin M, Lackner JM. (2014) Comparison of generic to disease-specific quality of life measures in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Am J Gastroenterology, (Oct) S527-S544
  • Lackner JM, Gudleski GD, Ma C, Dewanwala A, Naliboff BD. (2014) The impact of fear of GI symptoms on quality of life impairment due to irritable bowel syndrome. Gastroenteroloogy, (May) S142
  • Gudleski GD, Li X, Ma C, Dunlap LJ, Baweja V, Satchidanand N, Keefer L, Lackner JM. (2014) Modeling healthcare utilization in irritable bowel syndrome patients: Distinguishing factors that influence the decision to consult a doctor from those that influence frequency of doctor visits. Gastroenterology, (May) S224
  • Labus J, Mayer EA, Love A, Stains J, Liu C, Ashe-McNalley C, Keefer L, Lackner JM, Naliboff B, Tillish K. (2014) Grey matter alterations in medial prefrontal cortex show negative associations with subjective reports of worry in IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (May) S542
  • Lackner, J. M., DiMuro, J. M., Gudleski, G. D., Keefer, L., Brenner, D. M., Radziwon, C., Krasner, S. S., Sitrin, M. D., Katz, L. A., Quinton, S. (2013) Prevalence, Severity, and Predictors of Self-Reported Fatigue in Patients with Moderate to Severe IBS. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-264-S-265
  • Lackner, J. M., Gudleski, G. D., Guy, K., Firth, R., Keefer, L., Brenner, D. M., Garbarino, G., Iacobucci, G. (2013) Negative Aspects of Close Relationships are More Strongly Associated with Symptom Burden of IBS than Supportive Personal Relationships: Increasing the Precision of the Biopsychosocial Model. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-264
  • Lackner, J. M., Jaccard, J., Baum, C., Keefer, L., Brenner, D. M. (2013) IBS Symptom Severity Subtypes and Their Relationships with Psychosocial Factors: Improving the Sensitivity and Meaning of Patient Reported Outcomes. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-917
  • Lackner, J. M., Gudleski, G. D., Brenner, D. M., Keefer, L., Deqanwala, A., Sitrin, M. D., Baum, C., Radziwon, C., Krasner, S. S., Quinton, S., Iacobucci, G., Katz, L. A., Abbas, A. (2013) Testing the Relationship Between Psychological Factors and Post Prandial Symptoms in Moderate to Severe IBS Patients: Are We Approaching the Boundaries of the Biopsychosocial Model?. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-268
  • Lackner, J. M., Ma, C., Gudleski, G. D., Keefer, L., Brenner, D. M., Satchidanand, N., Firth, R., Sitrin, M. D., Katz, L. A., Krasner, S. S., Radziwon, C., Ballou, S., Naliboff, B. D. (2013) Type, Not Number, of Mental-Physical Comorbidities Increases the Severity of GI Symptoms in Patients with More Severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-107
  • Weiss, G., Lackner, J.M., Keller, C, Gudleski, G. D., Hauck, C, Sitrin, M.D . (2013) Barriers to Compliance to Gluten-free Diet in Celiac Disease: The Role of Depression and Motivation. American Journal of Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-468
  • Lackner, J. M., Gudleski, G. D., Keefer, L., Brenner, D. M., Stewart, T. J., Iacobucci, G., Firth, R., Simonetti, C., Radziwon, C., Krasner, S. S., Sitrin, M. D., Katz, L. A., Quinton, S., Sklar, E. (2013) Psychosocial Predictors of Self Ratings of Health in Moderate to Severe IBS Patients: What’s Involved in Feeling Healthy Besides the Severity of GI Symptoms?. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-263-S-264
  • Lackner, J. M., Jaccard, J., Firth, R., Schneggenburger, M., Gudleski, G. D., Keefer, L.,Bratten, J. R. (2012) How Accurate Do IBS Patients Recall Past Abdominal Pain Intensity, Stool Frequency, and Stool Consistency?: A Comparison of Real Time Versus End-of-Week Symptom Ratings. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-9
  • Lackner, J. M., Ma, C., Gudleski, G. D., Keefer, L., Smith, E. T., Radziwon, C., Booth, A. (2012) Additive and Interaction Effects of Medical and Mental Comorbidities on Health Outcomes in a Sample of Severely Affected IBS Patients From Two Tertiary Care Clinics. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-297
  • Lackner JM. (2011) Accuracy of Physician‘s Assessment of IBS Disease Severity. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-606
  • Hasler WL, Kuo B, Gudleski GD, Lackner JM, Baker J. (2011) Relation of Wireless Motility Capsule Gastric Emptying Times and Gastrointestinal Pressure Parameters to Symptom Reports in Gastroparesis: The Search for a Motor Cause of Symptoms. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-803
  • Haroon M, Smith A, Sapaleva T, Gudleski G. D, Krasner S. S, Katz L. A, Wurl A, Powell C, Booth A, Radziwon C, Sampath P. K, Lackner J. M. (2011) Do ROME Foundation Psychosocial Alarm Factors Predict IBS Symptom Severity?: A Validation Study From an NIH Clinical Trial. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-464
  • Lackner, J. M., Ma, C., Baum, C., Brasel, A. M., Smith, A., Sapaleva, T., Radziwon, C., Krasner, S. S., Katz, L., Powell, C., Sampath, P., Sitrin, M. D. (2010) What do IBS symptom severity scales measure?: GI symptoms, emotions, cognitions – Or something else?. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-119
  • Lackner JM, Krasner S, Quigley BM, Gudleski GD, Katz LA, Powel C, Sampath P. K, Sitrin MD. (2009) Who drops out from cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) for IBS?: Results of an NIH randomized clinical trial. Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-379
  • Sapaleva, T. P., Quigley, B., Brasel., A., Smith, A., Krasner, S. S., Katz, L., Lackner, J. M. (2009) Stress buffering role of social support on pain in severely affected IBS patients. Gastroenterology, (Jan) S-712
  • Saad RJ, Chey, W.D., Rao, S.S., Hasler, W.L., Katz, L.A., Koch, K.A., Kuo, B., Lackner, J.M., Parkman, H.P., McCallum, R., Miller, C., Sarosiek, I., Semler, J., Sitrin, M.D., Wilding, G.E. (2009) Reduced stool frequency does not predict colonic and whole gut transitin constipated patients. Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-373
  • Mreyoud A, Rozov, I., Moore, J., Wilding, G.E., Khawam, E., Lackner, J.M., Semler, J.R., Sitrin, M.D. (2009) Assessment of drug effects of gastric emptying and contractility using wireless capsule manometry. Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-536
  • Lackner JM, Gudleski, G.D., Krasner, S.S., Powell, C., Katz LA. (2008) Rapid response to cognitive behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: stepping Into a stepped care model of treatment delivery. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-130
  • Hasler, W.L., Rao, S.S., Koch, K.L., Sarosiek, I., McCallum, R, Lackner JM, Parkman, H.P, Chey, W.D., Saad, R.J, Kuo, B., Miller, C., Sitrin MD, Katz LA, Wilding, G.E, Semler, J.R. (2008) Wireless capsule quantification of region-specific gastrocolonic response and sleep inhibition of colon motor activity in unprepared colons of humans with normal colon transit. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-678
  • Hasler, W.L., Saad, R.J., Rao, S.S., Katz LA, Parkman, H.P., Koch, K.L., McCallum, R., Kuo, B., Sarosiek, I., Sitrin MD, Lackner JM, Wilding, G.E., Miller, C., Semler, J.R., Chey, W.D. (2008) Heightened motor activity measured by a wireless capsule in unprepared colons of patients with complaints of constipation: Relation to colon transit and IBS. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-678
  • Lackner JM, Jaccard, J., Mangel, A.W., Naliboff, B.D. (2008) Improving the adequacy of the adequate relief measure of clinical efficacy: A bayesian and conditional probability analysis of a multicenter RCT for IBS. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-547-A-548
  • Lackner JM, Chey, W.D., Rao, S.S., Hasler, W.L,., Katz LA, Koch, K.L., Kuo, B., Lackner JM, Parkman, H.P., McCallum, R., Miller, C., Sarosiek, I., Semler, J.R., Sitrin MD, Wilding, G.E. (2008) How well does stool form and stool frequency correlate with colonic and whole gut transit in healthy controls and constipated patients? (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-420
  • Kloetzer, L., Gaman, A., McCallum, R., Koch, K.L., Sitrin MD, Chey, W.D., Lackner JM, Katz LA, Wilding, G.E., Parkman, H.P., Sarosiek, I., Miller, C., Saad, R.J., Rao, S.S., Semler, J.R., Hasler, W.L., Kuo, B. (2008) Characterization of pressure patterns in distal colonic and rectal motility activity between healthy volunteers and patients with dyssynergic defecation using an ambulatory capsule, SmartPill. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-281
  • Kloetzer, L., Gaman, A., Napadow, V, McCallum, R., Koch, K., Sitrin MD, Chey, W.D., Lackner JM, Katz LA, Wilding, G.E., Parkman, H.P., Sarosiek, I., Smout, A.,, Hasler, W.L., Semler, J.R., Kuo, B. (2008) Spectral analysis of contractile frequency in the ileum and proximal colon: Characterization of motility patterns using an ambulatory capsule, Smartpill. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-676
  • Parkman H.P., Hutson A., Lackner J.M., Katz L.A., Sitrin M.D., Kuo B., McCallum R., Chey W.D., Hasler W.L., Wo J., Koch K.L., & Semler J.R. (2007) Improving analysis of gastric emptying tests with use of patient’s age, gender, and BMI to help define gastroparesis with scintigraphy and SmartPill capsule. Neurogastroenterology and Motility, (Jan) 430
  • Hasler, W.L., Coleski, R., Sarosiek, I., McCallum, R, Kuo, B., Parkman, H.P, Sitrin MD, Lackner JM, Katz LA, Koch, K.L., Wo, J., Chey, W.D, Hutson, A., Semler, J.R. (2007) Colon transit and regional colon motor activity in diabetics with gastroparesis compared to healthy volunteers and diabetics with near normal gastric emptying. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) 459
  • Rao, S, Kuo, B., Chey, W.D., DiBaise, J., Katz LA, Koch, K.L., Lackner JM, McCallum, R, Saad, R.J, Selover, K.,, Semler, J.R., Sitrin MD, Wilding, G.E, Parkman, H.P. (2007) Investigation of wireless capsule (SmartPill) for colonic transit: A comparative study with radiopaque markers in health and constipation. (published abstract). American Journal of Gastroenterology, (Jan) s498-s517
  • Gaman, A, Hutson, A., Hwang, J., Stevens, K., Koch, K.L., Parkman, H.P., McCallum, R., Chey, W.D., Katz LA, Sitrin MD, Lackner JM, Hasler, W.L., Wo, J., Semler, J.R., Kuo, B. (2007) A non-digestible device discriminates motility patterns with a luminal acidic pH change within the distal small bowel and proximal colon. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) 459
  • Rao, S.S.,, Kuo, B., Chey, W.D., DiBaise, J, Katz LA, Koch, K.L., Lackner JM, McCallum, R., Saad, R.J., Selover, K., Semler, J.R., Sitrin MD, Wilding, G.E., Parkman, H.P. (2007) Simultaneous assessment of colonic transit using wireless capsule (SmartPill) and radiopaque markers in healthy subjects and effects of gender. (published abstract). The American Journal of Gastroenterology, (Jan) s249-s271
  • Reddymasu, S., Gaman, A., Sarosiek, I., Parkman, H.P., Hutson, A., Chey, W.D., Katz LA, Lackner JM, Koch, K.L., Semler, J.R., Kuo, B., McCallum, R. (2007) Non-digestible capsule technology to measure amplitude and frequency characteristics of gastric contractions- comparison between healthy and gastroparetic subjects. (published abstract). Neurogastroenterology and Motility, (Jan) 429
  • Reddymasu, S, Sarosiek, I., Koch, K.L., Hasler, W.L., Lackner JM, Katz LA, Sitrin MD, Parkman, H.P., Wo, J., Chey, W.D., Semler, J.R., Hwang, J., Kuo, B., McCallum, R. (2007) Non-digestible capsule technology to measure frequency of gastric contractions- comparison between healthy and gastroparetic subjects. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) 677
  • Rao, S.S, McCallum, R., Parkman, H.P., Koch, K.L., Saad, R.J., Chey, W.D, DiBaise, J., Hutson, A., Semler, J.R., Sitrin MD, Lackner JM, Katz LA, Kuo, B. (2007) A comparative study of SmartPill® and radioopaque markers for the assessment of colonic transit time in humans.(published abstract.). Gastroenterology, (Jan) 458
  • Noe M., Epstein, L. H, Trevisan, M., Fisher, N., Lackner JM, Leddy, C,, Paluch, R. (2007) The health improvement project (HIP): An intensive medical intervention for class III obesity and results of a pilot study. (published abstract). Obesity, (Jan) A-162
  • Sarosiek, I., Reddymasu, S., Koch, K.L., Hasler, W.L,, Lackner JM, Katz LA, Sitrin MD, Parkman, H.P., Wo, J., Sarosiek, J, Chey, W.D., Semler, J.R., Kuo, B., McCallum, R. (2007) Relationship between the frequency of gastric contractions and gastric emptying of a non-digestible solid in controls and gastroparetics using SmartPill pressure recording capsule: Its future clinical potential. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) 378
  • Parkman, H.P., Hutson, A., Lackner JM, Katz LA, Sitrin MD, Kuo, B., McCallum, R., Chey, W.D., Hasler, W.L., Wo, J., Koch, K.L, Semler, J.R. (2007) Assessment of symptoms associated with delayed gastric emptying of the SmartPill. (published abstract). Neurogastroenterology and Motility, (Jan) 248
  • Sarosiek, I., Sarosiek, J., Rao, S., Parkman, H.P., Kuo, B., Lackner JM, Katz LA, Sitrin MD, Chey, W.D., Hasler, W.L., DiBaise, J., Wo, J., Koch, K.L., Semler, J.R., McCallum, R. (2007) Comparisons of alimentary tract transit times among normal subjects from two multicenter trials using SmartPill wireless pH/pressure recording capsule: Its clinical implication. (published abstract). The American Journal of Gastroenterology, (Jan) s156-s174
  • Kloetzer, L., Gaman, A., Nojkov, B., Chey, W.D., Hwang, J., Stevens, K., Koch, K.L., Parkman, H.P., McCallum, R., Katz LA, Sitrin MD, Lackner JM, Hasler, W.L., Wo, J., Semler, J.R., Kuo, B. (2007) Complete pH profiling of the gastrointestinal tract in healthy volunteers with an ambulatory pH capsule. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) 461
  • Lackner JM, Holroyd, K.A., Gudleski, G.D., Krasner, S.S., Katz LA, Powell, C., Sampeth, P.K., Firth, R.S., Yates, B.L. (2006) A randomized controlled trial of therapist-administered vs. minimal contact cognitive behavioral treatment for moderate to severe IBS. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-78
  • Lackner JM, Jaccard, J., Krasner, S.S., Katz LA, Blanchard, E,B. (2006) How does cognitive behavioral therapy for IBS work? A structural equation modeling analysis of results from a randomized controlled trial. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-504
  • Kuo, B, McCallum, R. W., Kock, K. L., Chey, W. D., Wo, J. M.,, Sitrin MD, Hasler, W.L., Lackner JM, Katz LA, Landrigan, B., Selover, K., Huston, A., Barthel, D., Semler, J., Parkman, H. P. (2006) Smartpill, a novel ambulatory diagnostic test for measuring gastric emptying in health and disease. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-434
  • Sarosiek, I., Kock, K. L., Selover, K., Kuo, B., Parkman, H. P., Hasler, W. L., Wo, J. M., Sitrin MD, Chey, W. D.,, Lackner JM, D‘Andrea, D., McCallum, R. W. (2006) A new non-scintigraphic method for measuring gastrointestinal transit in gastroparetic patients. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-739
  • Parkman, H. P., Huston, A., Maurer, A. H., Knight, L. C., Kuo, B., Hasler, W. L, Chey, W. D.,, McCallum, R. W., Wo, J. M., Kock, K. L., Sitrin MD, Lackner JM, Semler, J. (2006) Optimizing gastric emptying scintigraphy for the detection of gastroparesis. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-507
  • Lackner JM. (2005) Is IBS a problem of emotion regulation?: A test of the level of emotional awareness model. (published abstract). Psychosomatic Medicine, (Jan) A-4
  • Bahadur, S., Sitrin MD, Kuo B., Viazis N., Semler J, Lackner JM. (2005) Assessment of upper GI. motility in healthy subjects using ambulant capsule technology. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A 544
  • Lackner JM, Blanchard, E. B, Krasner, S. S., Firth, R. S., Gudleski, G, Sanders, K, Keefer L., Katz, L, Carosella, A. M, Payne, A. (2005) Are psychological treatments for IBS effective for the full spectrum of symptoms for which patients seek treatment: Results of a multisite randomized controlled study.(published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-340
  • Lackner JM, Lockwood, A., Coad, ML., Mahl TC, Firth, R, Mertz, H., Katz LA, Krasner, S, Wack, D, Galantowicz, P. (2004) Alterations in GI symptoms, psychological status, and brain function following participation in cognitive therapy for IBS. (Poster of Distinction). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A 477
  • Lackner JM, Quigely, B., Blanchard, E.B. (2004) Depression and abdominal pain in irritable bowel syndrome: The mediating role of catastrophizing. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-479
  • Lackner JM, Mahl TC, Wilding, E. (2004) IBS patients’ response to abdominal pain: Too sensitive, too tough, or both? (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A480
  • Lackner JM, Gurtman, M. (2003) Interpersonal factors associated with irritable bowel syndrome. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-539
  • Lackner JM, Jaccard, J. (2003) Testing the Sequential Model of Pain Processing in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A structural equation modeling analysis. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-529
  • Lackner JM, Gudleski, G., Blanchard, E.B. (2003) Beyond abuse: association among parenting behavior, abdominal pain, and somatization in IBS patients. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan)
  • Lackner JM, Morley, S.M., Dowzer, C.M., Mesmer, C., Hamilton, S. (2003) Systematic review and meta analysis of randomized clinical trials of psychological treatments for irritable bowel syndrome. (published abstract). Gastroenterology, (Jan) A-529
  • Fessler R.D., Linn, R.T., Granger, C.V., Olson, K, Ostrow, G, Hartney, M, Lackner JM, Gutterman, L.R., Hopkins, L.N. (2001) Improved cognition following carotid artery stent placement. (published abstract). Journal of Neurosurgery, (Jan)
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Professional Memberships:
  • Association for Psychological Sciences
  • American Psychological Association
  • Association for Behavior and Cognitive Therapies
  • International Association for the Study of Pain
  • International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders
  • Society of Behavioral Medicine
  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
  • Psychological Association of Western New York

Presentations:
  • "Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions: What are They and Why Independent Health Should Care" Independent Health Assoc. (2019)
  • "Mind Your P’s & Q’s: Pot, Pills, Pain Patients & Your Questions Answered Managing Chronic Pain in Primary Care" The Primary Connection (2019)
  • "When Medications Aren’t Enough: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome" GI Gut Club, The University of Rochester Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2018)
  • "Irritable bowel syndrome: Can you control it without drugs?" Invited Lecture: Fall Wellness Series, Schofield Care (2018)
  • "Therapeutic Advances in FGIDs: Psychological Interventions" Federation of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (2018)
  • "The Brain-Gut Axis In The Clinic: How To Incorporate Psychological Care In The GI Clinic" DDW (2018)
  • "Evidence-based Psychological Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)" Visiting Professor: Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University (2018)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy for IBS: Does it work, for whom, and at what cost?" Grand Rounds, Augusta University, Medical College of Georgia (2017)
  • "Evidence Based Practice in Managing Spine Pain" Presented at the Catholic Health Musculoskeletal Symposium (2017)
  • "Self-administered Cognitive Behavior Therapy for IBS: The IBS Outcome Study (IBSOS) Randomized Clinical Trial" Presented at the World Congress of Gastroenterology at ACG (2017)
  • "New NIH Standards for Improving Experimental Rigor and Reproducibility" (2017)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome: science, practice, outcomes" Invited Visiting Professor, The MetroHealth System; MetroHealth System (2016)
  • "Behavioral treatment for irritable bowel syndrome: principles, processes, practice" Invited lecture, Annual Conference of Croatian Psychological Society; Croatian Psychological Society (2016)
  • "The science of cognitive behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome" Invited lecture, Scientific Colloquium at the University of Rijeka; University of Rijeka, Croatia (2016)
  • "The difficult bariatric patients with weight regain: is there anything we can do from the behavioral health standpoint?" Presenter, WNY Mini Symposium on Care of Bariatric Patients; University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "The Science and Practice of Cognitive Behavior for Functional GI Disorders: Implications for Optimizing the Care of Chronic Pelvic Pain Patients" Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2016)
  • "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Children and Adults: A Game Changer in FGID, Behavioral Therapies for IBS and Functional GI Disorders" AGA Council Invited Lecture, Digestive Disease Week (2016)
  • "Preoperative psychological evaluation: what are we looking for?" Invited lecture, Annual Bariatric Clinical Discussion; University of Rochester Medical Center (2015)
  • "Psychosocial and behavioral considerations in patients with FGID - Tips for the practicing provider" Invited lecture, Annual Scientific Conferences of the American Neurogastroenterology & Motility Society (2015)
  • "The impact of comorbidity of mental and physical disorders on symptom/illness burden of patients with irritable bowel syndrome" Invited lecture, American Urological Association Conference (2014)
  • "Can cognitive behavior therapy for IBS enrich our understanding of neurobiological mechanisms of FGID's?" Invited Visiting Professor, Gail and Gerald Oppenheimer Family Center for Neurobiology of Stress (2014)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy for IBS: What is it, who benefits and how well does it work?" Invited lecture, UNC Center for Functional GI and Motility Disorders for Patient Day (2013)
  • "Clinician pearls for the clinician: Screening for psychosocial risk factors in IBS patients" Invited workshop at the 10th International Symposium of the International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2013)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for IBS: What is it and does it work?" Invited lecture, UNC Center for Functional & GI Motility Disorders Symposium for Health Professionals (2012)
  • "No brain, no gain: the science and practice of CBT for IBS" Invited lecture, Center for Psychotherapy Department, Yale University (2012)
  • "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" Invited presentation, University at Buffalo Mini Medical School (2011)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy for IBS: Principles, practice, process" Invited lecture, Karolinska Institute, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Learning; ; Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institute (2011)
  • "Cognitive Behavior Therapy for IBS: Principles, Practice, Process" Linkoping University, Sweden; Linkoping University; Dept. of Behavioral Sciences and Learning (2011)
  • "Brief Psychological Screening for the Clinician at the Bedside: Somatization, Distress, Pain, Coping" International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2011)
  • "Self-administered cognitive behavior therapy for IBS" Invited workshop at the 9th International Symposium of the International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2011)
  • "No brain, no gain: Behavioral self management treatment for IBS" Visiting Professorship at Ohio State University; Ohio State University; Division of Gastroenterology (2010)
  • "Behavioral self-management for functional GI disease." Visiting Professor, Dept. of Medicine & Clinical Psychology; University of Health Sciences; Uniformed Services (2009)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy for irritable bowel syndrome" Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology; Rutgers University; Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (2009)
  • "Central Treatments: Psychopharmacology, Behavioral" International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2009)
  • "Psychological Assessment: Pearls for the Clinician at the Bedside" International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2009)
  • "Behavioral treatment for IBS: Optimizing efficiency and efficacy" Visiting Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, UCLA (2007)
  • "Behavioral treatments for IBS: What are they and do they really work?" Division of Gastroenterology, University of Michigan (2007)
  • "Behavioral Self management for IBS" AGA Course for Mid Level GI providers (2007)
  • "Psychologic Testing and Assessment" International Symposium of the International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2007)
  • "Behavioral treatments for IBS: What, why, and for whom it works?" Invited lecture, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Alabama-Birmingham (2006)
  • "Psychological Treatments of IBS: Principles, process and practice" Invited lecture; University of Pittsburgh; Pain Research Center (2006)
  • "Cognitive therapy for IBS" International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2005)
  • "Is IBS a Problem of Emotion Regulation? A test of the level of emotional awareness model" Invited symposium at the annual conference of the American Psychosomatic Society (2005)
  • "Gut reactions: Psychosocial Aspects of IBS" invited presentation; Penn State University; Department of Psychology (2005)
  • "Beyond abuse: association among parenting behavior, abdominal pain, and somatization in IBS patients" Annual Conference of the American Gastroenterological Association (2003)
  • "Cognitive behavior therapy for IBS" International Foundation for Functional GI Disorders (2003)
  • "Behavioral Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What is it, why does it work, and for whom is it most effective?" Mental Health Colloquium Series Providence VA Medical Center
  • "Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Efficient, Effective, Enduring" University at Buffalo, Department of Psychology
  • "Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Fundamentals of an Evidence-based Transdiagnostic Approach" Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Live Webinar
  • "Human Participants Research in Physical and Behavioral Health; Clinical Research" UB/City Honors Human Participants Research Mini-Conference UB Department of Psychology
  • "INTEGRATING BEHAVIORAL THERAPIES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: WHY, WHEN, AND HOW Multidisciplinary Approaches for IBS: Miracle Therapy or Glorified Placebo?" Digest Disease Week Research Forum
  • "No Brain, no Gain: Understanding and identifying psychosocial factors associated with chronic back pain" Musculoskeletal Seminar Independent Health
  • "WHO ARE THE PLACEBO RESPONDERS IN IBS CLINICAL TRIALS? A PROSPECTIVE STUDY OF A PLACEBO-CONTROLLED MULTISITE NIH TRIAL" Digest Disease Week Research Forum
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Service Activities:
  • National Institutes Aging Roybal Centers; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2023)
  • Journal of Urology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2023)
  • NCCIH Exploratory Clinical Trials of Mind & Body Special Emphasis Panel; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2023)
  • Department of Medicine Chair Search Committee; Member (2022–present)
  • (2022)
  • Committee for developing metrics of excellence for clinical faculty (2022)
  • ; Promotions Committee (2022)
  • Department of Medicine Wellness Committee; Member (2022–present)
  • Gut; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Behaviour Research and Therapy; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Pain; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Pain Medicine; Ad Hoc reviewer (2022–present)
  • American Journal of Gastroenterology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Journal of Psychosomatic Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Neurogastroenterology and Motility; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Lancet-GI; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Journal of Urology; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2022–present)
  • Special Emphasis Study Section, NCCIH; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2021–present)
  • NIDDK-C Committee, Gastroparesis Consortium Review. Gastroparesis Special Emphasis Panel; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2021–present)
  • DDW Abstract Review Committee, Neurogastroenterology and Motility (Psychogastroenterology and Behavioral Interventions); Review Chair (2021–present)
  • WNY COVID19 Workgroup (JMSBS Representative); Member (2020–present)
  • General Internal Medicine Chief Search Committee; Member (2019–present)
  • CTSI WFD Leadership Team; Member (2018–present)
  • Division Chief; Vice Chair of Research (2018–present)
  • ; Journal of Clinical GI (2018–present)
  • Clinical Research Award; Member (2016–2022)
  • Risk, Prevention, and Health Behavior; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • WNY Opioid Task Force; Member (2016–present)
  • NIDDK Special Emphasis Study Section (Pancreatitis);; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • NIH Behavioral Medicine: Interventions & Outcomes Study Section;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2016–present)
  • ; Vice Chair, Research (2015–present)
  • Division of AIDS, Behavior and Population Sciences; NIH Risk, Prevention and Health Behavior Review (RPHB) Group;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015–present)
  • NIDDK Special Emphasis Study Section (Fecal Incontinence);; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2015–present)
  • Clinical Practice Committee, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society; Committee Member (2015–present)
  • Annual Dept of Medicine Research Day Abstract Selection Committee; Member (2014–2018)
  • Research Committee, American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society; Committee Member (2014–present)
  • Hillel of Buffalo; Board Member, President, Past President (2013–2022)
  • Medical School Mentorship Committee; Member (2012–present)
  • ; Academic Representative, IBS Patient Reported Outcome Working Group (2010–present)
  • Abstract Review Committee, Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society Meeting; Committee Member (2009–2011)
  • Golden Lecture Committee; Member (2009–present)
  • ROME Foundation Research Grant Committee; Reviewer (2009–present)
  • DDW Abstract Review Committee, Functional GI Disorders: Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic; Chair (2008)
  • DDW Abstract Review Committee, Functional GI Disorders: Psychosocial and Psychotherapeutic; Committee Member (2007–2012)
  • Interdisciplinary Research Development Fund Office of the Vice President of Research; Member (2005–present)
  • NIH IRB Compliance Site Visit; University Representative (2004)
  • US Army; Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2004)
  • NIDDK Clinical Trials Study Section;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2004–present)
  • US Army; Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2000)
  • Canadian Institute of Health Research; Canadian Institute of Health Research Randomized Clinical Trials Committee;; Ad Hoc Reviewer (2000–present)
  • Functional GI Disorders Clinic; Director (2000–present)
  • NHL Post Concussion Screening Program for Buffalo Sabres Hockey Club; Member (1998–present)
  • Behavioral Medicine Clinic; Director (1994–present)
  • CTSI Workforce Development Team; Co-Director
  • 20th annual Distinguished Speakers Series Day of Learning featuring His Holiness the Dalai Lama; Coordinator
  • Hiring Committee for GI Chief; Department Representative
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Clinic; Member
  • GI curriculum development Committee; Member
  • GI Fellowship Selection Committee; Member
  • Research Faculty Recruitment Committee (GI Division); Member
  • The project for which I am an advisor is the UCLA Specialized Center of Research Excellence (SCORE). SCORE aims to gain a better understanding of the role of the gut microbiome and female sex hormones in the modulation of brain gut microbiome interactions in two of the most common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and chronic functional constipation. These studies will provide valuable insights on the pathophysiology and treatment of these conditions.; Member

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Erie County Medical Center
Behavioral Medicine Clinic
DK Miller Bldg, 462 Grider Street
Buffalo, New York 14215
Phone: (716) 898-5671
Fax: (716) 898-3040
lackner@buffalo.edu
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