Title(s)
- Associate Lead, Clinical Core, Alzheimer Disease Research Center
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Snitz is a neuropsychologist with research expertise in risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline in aging. She is involved in numerous clinical, neuroimaging and epidemiologic studies investigating cognitive aging across the normal and pathologic spectrum. As a PI, Dr. Snitz led an R01 examining PET neuroimaging biomarkers and longitudinal cognitive decline in a population-based sample of older adults without dementia. Research interests include cognitive correlates of biomarkers for Alzheimer disease and related disorders, subjective cognitive decline, and measurement issues in psychological assessment.
Education & Training
- T-32 Post Doc, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pitt. fMRI
- Post Doc Resident, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, Medicine
- Intern, Ann Arbor VAMC, Psychology
- PhD, University of Minnesota -Twin Cities, Clinical Psychology
- BA, Oberlin College, Biopsychology
Specialized Areas of Clinical, Research and/or Educational Interests
- Research: Early cognitive changes associated with preclinical and prodromal Alzheimer Disease; cognitive correlates of Alzheimer biomarkers; risk and protective factors for mild cognitive impairment and dementia; subjective cognitive decline.
Professional Organization Membership
- American Psychological Association, Division 40, Society for Clinical Neuropsychology
- International Neuropsychological Society
- Editorial Board - Neurology
- Editorial Board - Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
- Scientific Advisory Committee - Society for Clinical Neuropsychology
Honors & Awards
- NARSAD Young Investigator Award
- NIH K-23 Career Development Award, National Institute on Aging
Selected Publications
