In my lab we focus
on research issues relating to clinical neuropsychology. We have
two broad lines of research that we have pursued her. One pertains
to neuropsychological aspects of multiple sclerosis (MS), with special
emphasis on contributors to depression in this common neurological
disorder. In recent years we have also focused on the possible contribution
of secondary factors like slow speech and poor visual acuity to
neuropsychological test performance in these patients.
A focus of our research in recent years has revolved around understanding
the consequences of sports-related concussion. My students and I
run the sports concussion program for Penn State, something that
involves neuropsychological testing of many of the athletes at Penn
State involved in contact sports.
Both of these research programs provide students with the opportunity
to develop their clinical skills and experience with two very different
clinical populations, while at the same time exploring research
questions that have both theoretical and applied implications.
More detailed descriptions of these research programs can be found
by clicking on research interests here.
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