Elana Evan PhD
University of California, Los Angeles
Elana
Evan, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the UCLA Department of Pediatrics. She
developed the UCLA Pediatric Palliative Care Program and is the Director of
Palliative Care Program Development. Her expertise involves treating children
with various developmental disabilities, learning problems and functional
difficulties associated with chronic pain as well as both serious and life-threatening
medical conditions. Her research interests are in the area of pediatric
palliative care, childhood communication, coping and cognitive ability. Dr.
Evan is a 2014 NPCRC grantee.