Overview
1) Investigation of factors related to care of epilepsy patients in Uganda, Africa to inform capacity building and infrastructure strengthening efforts. Studies have involved a pursuit of understanding the cultural context and its impact on health care delivery and utilization.
2) Development and psychometric validation of neuropsychological and behavioral instruments.
3) The effect of psychological interventions on the abilities and adjustment of dementia patients and those at-risk for developing neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease. Interventions include modified cognitive (mnemonic; organizational) strategies, and traditional psychotherapy (dynamic and behavioral).
2) Development and psychometric validation of neuropsychological and behavioral instruments.
3) The effect of psychological interventions on the abilities and adjustment of dementia patients and those at-risk for developing neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease. Interventions include modified cognitive (mnemonic; organizational) strategies, and traditional psychotherapy (dynamic and behavioral).
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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2015 - Present
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Adult Psychiatry & Psychology,
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Associate Professor in Neurology
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2013 - Present
Neurology, Behavioral Neurology,
Neurology
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery
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2017 - Present
Neurosurgery,
Neurosurgery
Senior Fellow in the Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development
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1996 - Present
Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development,
Institutes and Centers
Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute
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2021 - Present
Duke Global Health Institute,
University Institutes and Centers
Education, Training & Certifications
Alliant International University - California School of Professional Psychology ·
1993
Ph.D.