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Research interests
Dr. Alana McNeill is a pediatric neuropsychologist whose clinical research focuses on examining attention and executive functioning as well as social, emotional and behavioral functioning in children with RASopathies, particularly children diagnosed with neurofibromatosis type 1. She is also interested in examining neurocognitive outcomes of children undergoing chemotherapy, radiation and other therapies for the treatment of pediatric cancer.
Education/Academic qualification
Pediatric Neuropsychology, Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Minnesota
… → 2019
Clinical Psychology, PhD, Southern Illinois University
… → 2017
Psychology, BA, Smith College
… → 2009
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Cognitive Development and Learning in RASopathies
McNeill, A. M., Rogers, D. J. & Pierpont, E. I., Jan 1 2024, The RASopathies: Genetic Syndromes of the RAS/MAPK Pathway. Springer Nature, p. 571-596 26 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Bio-Psycho-Sociocultural Lens Highlights Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Neuropsychological Outcomes Following COVID-19
Diaz, A., McNeill, A., Miceli, E., Lagman, J., Bonatakis, J. & Pathak, M., Oct 26 2023, In: Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emotional functioning among children with neurofibromatosis type 1 or Noonan syndrome
McNeill, A. M., Hudock, R. L., Foy, A. M. H., Shanley, R., Semrud-Clikeman, M., Pierpont, M. E., Berry, S. A., Sommer, K., Moertel, C. L. & Pierpont, E. I., Dec 1 2019, In: American Journal of Medical Genetics, Part A. 179, 12, p. 2433-2446 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Testing Cognitive and Emotion-Focused Models of Worry in Black and White Samples
Kertz, S. J., Bakhti, R., Stevens, K. T. & Curewitz, A., Sep 3 2015, In: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. 44, 5, p. 353-364 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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