Roee Holtzer, PhD

Research Program Mission: Utilizing innovative, interdisciplinary, and translational science, Dr. Holtzer's work aims to identify modifiable mechanisms implicated in cognitive and motor function and decline in aging and disease populations. Specifically, we focus on assessing and improving brain efficiency and plasticity in the context of cognitive and mobility outcomes

Dr. Holtzer teaches "Introduction to Clinical Neuropsychology I and II". This is a two-semester didactic sequence that  is designed to introduce the student to the field of Clinical Neuropsychology.  Concurrent with the course work students are required to complete a formal year-long externship in Clinical Neuropsychology. Training in Clinical Neuropsychology is consistent with the educational guidelines recommended in Division 40 of the APA.   He also teaches "Neuropsychology and Cognition Research Seminar". This is a two-semester didactic research seminar that is designed to introduce doctoral students in the lab to research and support the development and successful completion of their pre-doctoral and dissertation projects.

Dr. Holtzer is director for the Clinical Neuropsychology minor.