Resume

• 2013

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Clinical Psychology

  Texas A&M University Graduate Merit Fellowship

  Texas A&M University

• 2011

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Clinical Psychology

  Texas A&M University

• 2003

  B.A.

  Summa cum laude

  Psychology

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  Balsis

  S.

  & Lowe

  D. A. (2015). A fresh perspective revealed by powerful trends in Alzheimer’s disease research. Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease

  289-290. doi: 10.3233/JAD-141161

  A fresh perspective revealed by powerful trends in Alzheimer’s disease research

  Balsis

  S.

  Geraci

  L.

  Benge

  J.

  Lowe

  D. A.

  Choudhury

  T. K.

  Tirso

  R.

  Doody

  R. S.

  for the ADNI. (2018). Statistical model of dynamic markers of the Alzheimer's pathological cascade. The Journal of Gerontology: Series B

  doi://10.1093/geronb/gbx156

  Statistical Model of Dynamic Markers of the Alzheimer's Pathological Cascade

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  Lowe

  D. A.

  Balsis

  S.

  Hughes

  M.

  Shine

  H. E.

  & Carpenter

  B. D. (2015). Misconceptions of Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical Gerontologist

  149-156. doi: 10.1080/07317115.2014.990600

  Misconceptions of Alzheimer's disease

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  Lowe

  D. A.

  Balsis

  S.

  Miller

  T. M.

  Benge

  J. F.

  & Doody

  R. S. (2012). Greater precision when measuring dementia severity: Establishing item parameters for the Clinical Dementia Rating scale. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

  128-134.

  Greater Precision when Measuring Dementia Severity: Establishing Item Parameters for the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale

  Rogers

  S. A.

  & Lowe

  D. A. (2013). Neuropsychology. In N. P. Azari (Ed.)

  Encyclopedia of Sciences and Religions. Springer.

  Neuropsychology

  Lowe

  D. A.

  Balsis

  S.

  Benge

  J. F.

  & Doody

  R. S. (2015). Adding delayed recall to the ADAS-cog improves measurement precision in mild Alzheimer’s disease: Implications for predicting instrumental activities of daily living. Psychological Assessment. doi: 10.1037/pas0000133

  Adding delayed recall to the ADAS-cog improves measurement precision in mild Alzheimer's disease: Implications for predicting instrumental activities of daily living

  Balsis

  S.

  Benge

  J. F.

  Lowe

  D. A.

  Geraci

  L.

  Doody

  R. S.

  for the ADNI. (2015). How do scores on the ADAS-Cog

  MMSE

  and CDR-SOB correspond? The Clinical Neuropsychologist. doi: 10.1080/13854046.2015.1119312

  How do scores on the ADAS-Cog

  MMSE

  and CDR-SOB correspond?

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  Miller

  T. M.

  Balsis

  S.

  Lowe

  D. A.

  Benge

  J. F.

  & Doody

  R. S. (2011). Item response theory reveals variability of functional impairment within Clinical Dementia Rating scale stages. Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders

  362-366.

  Item response theory reveals variability of functional impairment within Clinical Dementia Rating scale stages

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  Hughes

  M. L.

  Lowe

  D. A.

  Shine

  H. E.

  Carpenter

  B. D.

  & Balsis

  S. (2014). Using the Alzheimer’s Association web site to improve knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease in healthcare providers. American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias

  98-100. doi: 10.1177/1533317514559827

  Using the Alzheimer’s Association web site to improve knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease in healthcare providers

  Lowe

  D. A.

  & Rogers

  S. A. (2011). Estimating premorbid intelligence among older adults: The utility of the AMNART. Journal of Aging Research

  2011. doi:10.4061/2011/428132

  Estimating premorbid intelligence among older adults: The utility of the AMNART

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  American Psychological Association

  Divisions 12

  and 40

  Graduate Student Affiliate

  International Neuropsychological Society

  Association for Psychological Science

  Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Teaching

  Texas A&M Clinical Psychology program

  Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research

  Texas A&M Clinical Psychology program

  Graduate Merit Fellowship

  Texas A&M University

  Distinguished Graduate Student Award for Excellence in Research-- Master's

  Texas A&M Association of Former Students

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  Balsis

  S.

  Lowe

  D. A.

  & Benge

  J. F. (2012). Editorial: Shifts in measuring dementia. Neurodegenerative Disease Management

  443-445.

  Shifts in measuring dementia

  Clinical Neuropsychologist with a strong history of clinical services

  translational research

  and teaching/mentorship in academic medical settings. Skilled in neuropsychological assessment across the lifespan

  statistics

  and Alzheimer's Disease and other aging-related neurocognitive disorders.

  Deborah A.

  Baylor College of Medicine

  Texas A&M University

  Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

  Pacific Neuroscience Medical Group

  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  Santa Barbara

  CA

  Brazos County Detention Center

  Texas A&M Psychology Clinic

  Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program

  Texas Brain & Spine Institute

  Oklahoma City

  Oklahoma Area

  Clinical Neuropsychology Resident

  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  Score

  interpret

  and compose reports for neuropsychological

  personality

  and educational assessments for adolescents

  adults

  and older adults.

  Santa Barbara

  CA

  Clinic Coordinator

  Conducted telephone intake evaluations to screen for potential therapy and assessment clients. Assigned cases for student therapists. Ordered and organized psychology assessment materials. Engaged in general office duties

  including accepting payments.

  Texas A&M Psychology Clinic

  Staff Therapist

  Administered brief evidence-based treatments to incarcerated adults presenting with a wide range of psychopathology including mood disorders

  personality disorders

  psychosis

  and co-morbid substance abuse disorders. Worked with an interdisciplinary team of medical and jail staff to ensure the safety of inmates and staff. Administered crisis interventions when necessary.

  Brazos County Detention Center

  Neuropsychology Extern

  Conducted neuropsychological evaluations for adults and adolescents

  including referral questions of aging-related cognitive impairment

  traumatic brain injury

  and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

  Texas Brain & Spine Institute

  Lab Instructor

  Taught a laboratory section for Elementary Statistics for Psychology (PSYC 203)

  Texas A&M University

  Practicum Therapist

  Conduct intake evaluations

  provide individual psychotherapy

  and conduct therapeutic assessment with patients of all ages with a focus on middle-aged and older adult populations. Primarily serve diverse

  low-income clients from local and surrounding communities. Provide services for approximately five individual clients on a weekly basis and participate in weekly supervision sessions

  staff meetings and case consultations. Collaborate with various mental health providers when necessary for previous assessment and therapy records relevant to the client’s current treatment.

  Texas A&M Psychology Clinic

  Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

  Houston

  TX

  Neuropsychology extern in the Parkinson's Disease Research

  Education

  and Clinical Care (PADRECC) Center of Excellence for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The Neuropsychology service in the PADRECC receives consultation through the three Movement disorder neurologists. The referrals are for differential diagnosis of dementia and to determine surgical candidacy for deep brain stimulation surgery for the treatment of essential tremor or Parkinson’s disease. \n\nResponsibilities involve neuropsychological assessment of patients with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor

  evaluation of surgical candidacy for deep brain stimulation surgery

  observation of deep brain stimulation surgery

  and participation in interdisciplinary team meetings.

  Neuropsychology Extern

  PADRECC Center of Excellence

  University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

  Graduate Research Assistant

  My research interests include neuropsychology of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions

  assessment

  geriatric depression

  and advanced statistical techniques

  including item response theory.

  Texas A&M University

  Charleston Consortium Clinical Psychology Internship Program

  Charleston

  SC

  Predoctoral Intern in Clinical Psychology

  Neuropsychology Track

  Administer and score personality

  cognitive

  and neuropsychological assessments. Write integrative psychological reports and communicate results and recommendations to client and referring agencies. Primary populations served include assessment of emotional health of law enforcement applicants

  differential diagnosis of psychological disorders in adults

  and assessment of learning disability and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in adults. Conduct eligibility for services endorsements and testing for intellectual disabilities and developmental disabilities.

  Texas A&M Psychology Clinic

  Baylor College of Medicine

  Houston

  TX

  Neuropsychological assessment of patients with Parkinson's disease

  Alzheimer's disease

  mild cognitive impairment

  essential tremor

  and other aging or neurologically related cognitive impairment to aid in differential diagnosis of cognitive impairment/dementia. Responsibilities also include participation in neuropsychology section meetings

  educational seminars

  case consensus meetings at the BCM Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center

  and interdisciplinary meetings to determine patient candidacy for deep brain stimulation surgery.

  Neuropsychology Extern

  Conducted neuropsychological evaluations for adults with neurological disorders

  including Alzheimer’s disease

  Parkinson’s disease

  vitamin B12 deficiency

  dementia with Lewy bodies

  and stroke. Scored neuropsychological profiles and composed reports. Conducted neuropsychological testing for Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials.

  Pacific Neuroscience Medical Group

  Instructor

  Instructor of record for Abnormal Psychology

  an upper-division undergraduate course in the Psychology Department. Enrollment of 54 (spring 2014)

  100 (fall 2014)

  114 (spring 2015)

  and 55 (fall 2015).

  Texas A&M University

• Parkinson's disease

  Cognition

  Clinical Trials

  Psychological Assessment

  Higher Education

  Mental Health

  Dementia

  Statistics

  Psychology

  Older Adults

  Psychotherapy

  Crisis Intervention

  Treatment

  Neuropsychology

  Traumatic Brain Injury

  Neuropsychological Assessment

  Interventions

  Research

  Alzheimer's disease

  Therapists

  A fresh perspective revealed by powerful trends in Alzheimer’s disease research