Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Dr. Byrd is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the City University of New York, Queens College and the Graduate Center with a joint appointment in Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is a board-certified neuropsychologist and a nationally recognized leader in the field of cross-cultural neuropsychology. Her research focuses on the roles of health disparities and culture in the expression of cognitive dysfunction in central nervous system disease. Her interests are in aging, dementia, HIV, substance use, and under-represented populations. Pairing her research interests with dedicated training and advocacy to increase the diversity of scientists and research participants in neuropsychology is a privilege that she has proudly, humbly and enthusiastically devoted time to throughout her career. She has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications and 10 book chapters. Her research has been supported by the National Institutes of Health and the Alzheimer’s Association. She has served in leadership positions for the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology and the National Academy of Neuropsychology. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and the National Academy of Neuropsychology.
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29 - Social Justice and Brain Health Science Futures: Testing, Training and Research Applications
Saturday, October 28, 2023
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM ET