Matthew D. Grilli PhD: Associate Professor; Director of Clinical Training, director of Human Memory Laboratory, Psychology Department, University of Arizona
Wednesday, September 18, 2024,
2:30pm – 3:30pm,
ASA Koffler Great Room and Zoom
There is a lot of interest in —and some confusion about—how our cognition changes as we age. In this talk, Matthew Grilli will explain what typical aging looks like and how it differs from dementia. He’ll also share some tips on how to support healthy aging and give an update on the latest research into dementia-fighting drugs. Attendees will learn that in typical aging, cognitive difficulties are often subtle and, contrary to popular belief, several aspects of cognition remain stable or even improve until advanced age. He’ll share recent research which suggests that many age-related changes may reflect adaptive, motivated shifts in thinking rather than a decline. We’ll also find out what current research can and cannot tell us about the benefits of engaging in health-related and social behaviors to stave off cognitive decline.
Matt’s research interests are broadly focused on uncovering how and why the brain stores and retrieves memories, understanding the impact of aging and brain injury on real-world memory and cognition, and identifying effective interventions for improving cognition in everyday life. Matt earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona, and he completed his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral clinical fellowship at the VA Boston Healthcare System. He is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. Matt teaches several courses on cognition and the brain.
He is a member of the International Neuropsychological Society and the Association for Psychological Science, and he is an elected member of the Memory Disorders Research Society. He also serves the broader scientific community as an appointed member of the American Psychological Association’s Commission on Accreditation and as frequent reviewer for the National Institutes on Health, as well as various journals in the fields of neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience.
Compiled and edited by Rosemary Brown, Academy Village Volunteer
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